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- 1Warmer ocean waters challenge Connecticut oyster farming▼How a warmer ocean is challenging oyster farming in Connecticut
Connecticut's oyster farmers are confronting growing difficulties as ocean temperatures rise. Warmer waters affect oyster growth, disease pressure and the timing of spawning, complicating a shellfish industry long tied to Long Island Sound. Reporting from Yale Daily News highlights how aquaculturists in the state are adapting their practices as conditions shift.