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Georgia’s first floating oyster farm engages students with coast

Mary Landers

Dec 5, 2025

These traits, plus others – like the historical and economic significance of oyster production – make oysters a focus for not only educating Coastal Georgia’s schoolchildren, but instilling in them a sense of place.

Think of an animal that serves as a role model. If “oyster” didn’t spring to mind, you haven’t met Laura Solomon, co-owner of the first floating oyster farm in Georgia. 



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