B709: An Evaluation of the Potential for Maine Raised Oysters

Authors

Wallace C. Dunham
Munden M. Bray

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Description

The primary purpose of the study reported here was to investigate the feasibility of developing profitable markets for Maine raised Ostrea edulis. More specifically the objective were to (1) evaluate trend in oyster supplies, including landings, imports, and exports in the U.S., Canada and France; (2) analyze trends in oyster consumption in the U.S., Canada, and France and develop a predictive equation based on factors influencing consumption in each of these areas; (3) evaluate the economic feasibility of developing a half-shell oyster market for Maine raised oysters.

Document Type

Report

Rights and Access Note

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Volume

709

Publication Date

5-1974

Publisher

Life Sciences and Agricultural Experiment Station

City

Orono

Keywords

Oyster fisheries, oysters, Maine

Disciplines

Agricultural and Resource Economics

Recommended Citation

Dunham, W.C., and M.M. Bray. 1974. An evaluation of the potential for Maine raised oysters. Life Sciences and Agriculture Experiment Station Bulletin 709.