Drone Drops Million Oysters in Texas Bay

They just dropped a million baby oysters into East Galveston Bay using an agricultural drone — a bold, new twist in oyster restoration. The 20-minute operation covered five acres, aiming to harvest mature oysters in just four to six months. With Texas oyster populations plummeting due to overharvesting, habitat loss, and dams, this drone method could be a game-changer. Spearheaded by Jeri’s Seafood and Palacios Marine Agriculture Research, it’s the first large-scale drone deployment of hatchery-grown oyster seeds for commercial use — made possible by last year’s regulatory approval. Still early days, but if successful, it could revolutionize both restoration efforts and the commercial oyster industry. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7572a607ab756ea5