Oregon Experience  The Oystermen

Explore the historic dips and turns of the Pacific Northwest oyster business. Details

 

Program: Oregon Experience

Episode: The Oystermen

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.

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Duration: (26:46)
Premiere Date: 04/18/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G

Funding provided by James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation, Robert D. & Marcia H. Randall Fund for Lifelong Learning, Oregon Cultural Trust and Roundhouse Foundation.

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