James Silverton > wrote:

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>Can one privately own the intertidal zone? However, a state can forbid
>the harvesting of oysters. As a conservation measure, Maryland used to
>require the use of sail powered Skipjack boats for collecting oysters
>but there are practically no oysters in the Chesapeake Bay now. It's a
>great pity since Chincoteague (VA) oysters were among the best available.

'tis a pity. We spent 2 years near the Chesapeake Bay 40 years ago
& were able to work a couple oyster meals into the mix. [always felt
like I was cheating on the blue crab when I ate oysters<g>]

Jim