Traditional oyster culture in France

摘要: The indigenous oyster of mainland France, the fiat oyster, Ostrea edulis has been part human diet for centuries. Romans collected them and exported to Rome. Although tanks holding oysters after harvesting were in use at that time (GreIon 1978) it seems true culture was not developed along coast contrary records Pliny Older. It appears already being captured on hoards off Italian coast. exploitation natural stocks continued through Middle Ages Renaissance. However, until 17th century began, first pools salt marshes Atlantic then specially managed ponds. Papy (1941) repeats a good description given 1688 beds Marennes-Oleron which showed by improved. A decree Council 01: State 1762 ordered destruction any prevented circulation water channels marshes. There is an article Encyclopaedia published 1765 techniques rearing describes methods culturing flat from seed rocks or dragged beds. After two years separated each other grown four five 'claires' . Later, although uses declined technical economic reasons, flourished (Lemonnier 1980). early days, juvenile all came stocks.