Edward Robin
Louisiana Sea Grant Coastal Changes Oral History Project
The goal of the project is to document through oral history how coastal changes like sea level rise, erosion, increased flooding, and disappearing wetlands are affecting the people and the culture in the region.
Edward Robin talks about his experience in the oyster industry in St. Bernard Parish. He talks about the oyster drudge mechanism as well as the advancements in the oyster industry since he started out in 1947. Robin discusses the new rules and regulations oyster fishermen must abide by. He also discusses the oyster canning business and the various oyster canning facilities in Louisiana and Mississippi. He talks about the detrimental effect that hurricanes have on oysters. He also talks about crabbing, specifically the different stages of crabs.
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