Oregon Experience: The Oystermen
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The Pacific Northwest produces some of the finest-quality oysters in the world. The industry dates back to the California gold rush. And the story has taken some dramatic dips and turns over the years.
- About the Program
The oyster industry has been going strong — most of the time — for 150 years.
- Newport's Oyster Cloyster Festival
Sample the delicacies at Newport's annual oyster festival.
- Interview Clips
Watch additional interview clips from the program.
- Contributors
Meet the experts interviewed for the film.
- Slideshow
See historic images of the Oregon oyster industry.
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