Log #71 - Overnight On Nansemond, Ancient Oyster Shell dredging - July 2, 2017

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Pictures of fossilied oyster shell mining.

These are fossilized shells being recovered for Virginia's state oyster replenishment program.

They will form the basis for new oyster populations and increase the harvest by watermen.

Below is an article from July 9, 2013 in the Richmond Times Dispatch that explains the process in more detail and includes some video.

Richmond Times Dispatch Article

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Approaching the Nansemond River bridge

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