Summary This oyster is native to Asia, and is cultivated in many parts of Southeast Alaska. Native oysters species are usually a lot rounder overall. Sadly, oyster cultivation has historically been associated with the introduction of exotic organisms in our region.
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
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