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Oil Spill Shuts Down Louisiana Oyster Harvesting

Oil Spill Shuts Down Louisiana Oyster Harvesting

New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!

March 18, 20261m 31s

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Oil Spill in Louisiana Shuts Down Oyster Harvesting, Threatens Seafood Industry

State health officials in Louisiana have closed oyster harvesting in Basin twelve due to an oil spill near Port Fourchon. Cleanup efforts have removed over six hundred fifty-five barrels of oil, but concerns remain about the impact on seafood businesses and wildlife. Strong winds could push the oil further, affecting more oyster beds and causing losses for fishermen, markets, and restaurants. A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday to discuss the impacts and report oil or wildlife sightings.

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