Georgia extends oyster harvest closure due to unusually warm water

By: Emily Jones, WABE/Grist

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 333

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.

Georgia is extending the annual closure of the oyster harvest season because of unusually warm ocean temperatures. Officials say the closure, which usually ends September 30, will continue until the water is safe for wild oysters.

It’s common knowledge in coastal areas: avoid raw oysters in the summer because warm water lets …

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