Here are some links to websites that show the negative side to introducing Asian Oysters to the Bay.
This link is a news article from Southern Maryland. It outlines the current economic status and environmental findings of oyster restoration projects being done by the Corps of Engineers: http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/12761
In this link,The Nature Conservancy explains why the introduction of the Asian Oyster to the bay poses too many environmental issues: http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/chesapeake/projects/art26349.html
This one is from the Chesapeake Bay Program and focuses on Zebra Muscles, a similar invasive species to the Bay: http://www.chesapeakebay.net/zebramussel.aspx?menuitem=16945
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