Culture of Pacific cupped oyster (Crassostrea gigas) on the southern coast of France
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Through its potential for rapid growth and its wide ranging tolerance to environmental conditions, the Pacific cupped oyster has become the oyster of choice for cultivation in many regions of the world. At this site on the southern coast of France, the off-bottom method is used, with the daily tides covering and exposing the oysters. Anti-predator nets can bee seen surrounding the structures.
Read more about the Pacific cupped oyster here: www.fao.org/fishery/culturedspecies/Crassostrea_gigas/en
Mots clés
Aquaculture, Bivalves, Oyster, Oyster culture
Credits
@FAO Aquaculture photo library
