2. Economic context

Recently, sales of oysters have plummeted (from – 30 to – 50 %) due to numerous intoxications. From December 27 to January 19, 2023, oysters from the Bay of Arcachon were banned from sale for 24 days, due to a norovirus that caused an epidemic of gastro-enteritis. The oyster industry produces around 85,000 tonnes of oysters a year, representing sales of 430 million euros, including 19,000 tonnes for Marennes-Oléron. France is the leading producer, exporter and consumer of oysters in Europe, and the only 100% natural oyster farm, with 16,000 ha of oyster beds and 1,610 km of bouchot lines. French consumption is around 1.1 kg/year (figure 2 ).

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Bibliography

(1) - NFM (Normandie fraîcheur mer) - La pêche en Normandie – Techniques de pêche. - https://www.normandiefraicheurmer.fr/la-peche-en-normandie/techniques-de-peche/entry-5-casiers.html
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Regulations

Decree no. 99-892 of October 19, 1999 on start-up aid for young heads of marine farming operations.

Decree no. 2009-1349 of October 29, 2009 amending decree no. 83-228 of March 22, 1983 establishing the authorization regime for marine farming operations.

Arrêté du 15 juin 1978 relatif aux conditions techniques auxquelles doivent satisfaire les établissements ostréicoles habilités...

Organizations – Federations

CNC, Comité national de la conchyliculture (National shellfish farming committee) https://coquillages.com

CRC – 7 regional shellfish farming committees: Normandy, Hauts-de-France, North Brittany, South Brittany, Pays de la Loire, Charente-Maritime, Arcachon-Aquitaine, Mediterranean.

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