Louisiana Aquaculture Industries Hit And Missed By Katrina

摘要

It's too early to tell for sure, but some of Louisiana's aquaculture industries vaded serious damage from Hurricane Katrina, while others may have suffered significant problems, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. "I can't imagine that the oyster industry hasn't suffered significant damage," said Dr. Robert Romaire, resident director of the LSU AgCenter's Aquaculture Research Station in Baton Rouge. He said although Katrina sloshed through the Gulf off southeastern Louisiana, it's too early to begin to assess any damages to the Louisiana oyster industry. Early estimates from industry observers suggest 20 percent to 30 percent of Louisiana's oyster boats have been lost, and many leases have been scoured away or silted over.