Inside Grand Isle Jewels: How Louisiana Is Growing Premium Oysters Sustainably | SWI | 3/6/26 скачать в хорошем качестве

Inside Grand Isle Jewels: How Louisiana Is Growing Premium Oysters Sustainably | SWI | 3/6/26

Grand Isle Jewels are premium, sustainably cultivated oysters grown off-bottom in the waters of Grand Isle, Louisiana — part of a growing effort to brand the region as a hub for boutique aquaculture. Launched in 2025 by Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), the oysters are raised in floating cages rather than on the seafloor, producing a cleaner, saltier, and more consistent oyster than traditional bottom-harvested varieties. In this week’s Good News LA, LPB’s Christina Jensen joins Kirk Creole of Bayside Oysters for a firsthand look at how these oysters are carefully harvested — highlighting both innovation in sustainability and the revival of Louisiana’s coastal seafood economy. Louisiana: The State We're In (SWI) SWI is Louisiana's only statewide news magazine. The program airs Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. on the six-station LPB network that includes stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport. This award-winning show combines in-depth coverage about the important issues in the state along with expert analysis. https://www.lpb.org/swi