http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvJGGLCMfFSab2d4CgthmCbsy6IX?qid=20060818194252AAStG4R
2006-08-19
03:24:10
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060818/ap_on_sc/invasive_oysters
2006-08-19
03:24:39 ·
update #1
Sorry NOT THE FIRST LINK BUT THE SECOND. I had the old link 'stuck' on my paste bar from a prior answer.
2006-08-19
03:25:21 ·
update #2
"Scientists have not identified the species, which grow up to 9 inches long and in a variety of shapes. They don't know how the exotic oysters got here or how they could affect the bay if their population expands.
Biologists are concerned the monster oysters could take over the best habitat and form reefs unsuitable for local fish and invertebrates. They could also threaten the bay's native Olympia oyster, Ostrea conchaphila, which usually grow no more than 2 1/2 inches long.
"We're really concerned about these nonnative oysters out-competing the native oysters," said Abe Doherty at the California State Coastal Conservancy."
2006-08-19
03:26:37 ·
update #3
fatjoke - They are going to remove them. There are only 5 though, so even at 9 inches, the oyster roast guest list will be limited.
2006-08-19
03:32:45 ·
update #4