A fascinating and eye-opening chronicle of the global history of oyster farming, the current state of the industry, and the possibilities of investing in oyster farming as a solution to food and climate challenges.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
The Past
In the Beginning
When Oysters Met Homo-Sapiens
Where Do Babies Come From?
Cultivating Oysters
How the French Tamed the Sea
Japan, To the Rescue!
The West Coast
The American Eastern Oyster
America’s Appetite for the Oyster Grows
The Oyster Wars
The Collapse
The Present
Current Status of the Industry
How to Acquire a Farm
Different Types of Oysters
Don’t Forget the Pearls
Hatcheries vs Wild Spat Collection
Diploid vs. Triploid
Nursery Systems
Quality or Quantity
Types of Farm Methods
What Makes a Quality Oyster
Merroir
France
Australia
Japan
China
Korea
North America
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Maine
Connecticut
The Chesapeake Bay
The American West Coast
The Future
The Future of Food
Lack of Space
Finite Resources
Work in Progress
It Takes Energy
Solutions
Animal Feeds
Eat Your Carbon Footprint
Wine
Fashion
Sponges to Clean Ocean Plastic
Cosmetics
Spread the Culture
The World Is Your Oyster
