Source: Claire Curry, WNCT, 6/29/22

 It’s been a tough season along the coast for oyster farmers due to an increase in mortality rates. A study at the Center for Marine Science and Technology has been taking a look at what’s causing this issue. Researchers said right now, some farmers are seeing 90% mortality rates this summer. Dr. Tal Ben-Horin is the head of the shellfish pathology lab at CMAST. His team has been taking samples and examining why this is affecting so many oyster farmers in North Carolina.

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