Maryland To Expand Oyster Sanctuaries, Create Jobs

Governor Martin O’Malley, stakeholders, fishery managers and scientists returned to the Annapolis Maritime Museum today to announce the submission of new regulations that will clear the way for implementation of the State’s proposed Oyster Restoration and Aquaculture Development Plan.

Governor O’Malley announced the State’s plan to expand oyster sanctuaries and aquaculture leasing areas for their ecological and economic benefits at the site of Annapolis’ last shellfish packing business in December.

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