Mass oyster die-offs in Hiroshima Pref.

Mass oyster die-offs in Hiroshima Pref.

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (far L) inspects an oyster bed in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Nov. 19, 2025, following reports of mass die-offs at many oyster beds in the western Japan city.

Mass oyster die-offs in Hiroshima Pref.

Mass oyster die-offs in Hiroshima Pref.

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (R) is briefed from an oyster farmer in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Nov. 19, 2025, following reports of mass die-offs at many oyster beds in the western Japan city.

Mass oyster die-offs in Hiroshima Pref.

Mass oyster die-offs in Hiroshima Pref.

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (front, R) inspects oysters during a visit to an oyster farm in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Nov. 19, 2025, following reports of mass die-offs at many oyster beds in the western Japan city.

Illustration - Ile de Ré

Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE. CHARENTE MARITIME (17) ILE DE RE, PLACE CALLED LE MARTRAY, L'HUITRIERE, OYSTER FARMER TONY BERTHELOT Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Ile de Ré

Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) ISLAND OF RE, VILLAGE OF LA FLOTTE-EN-RE, OYSTER FARMER Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Ile de Ré

Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) ISLAND OF RE, VILLAGE OF LA FLOTTE-EN-RE, OYSTER FARMER Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Ile de Ré

Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE, CHARENTE MARITIME (17) RE ISLAND, OYSTER AND SHELLS AND CREPINETTE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Ile de Ré

Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE, CHARENTE MARITIME (17) RE ISLAND, LOCALITY OF LE MARTRAY, L HUITRIERE OYSTER FARM OF TONY BERTHELOT Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. The fishing port of La Cotinière, in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, is the island's third largest source of wealth after tourism and oyster farming, providing 700 direct jobs. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. The fishing port of La Cotinière, in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, is the island's third largest source of wealth after tourism and oyster farming, providing 700 direct jobs. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. The fishing port of La Cotinière, in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, is the island's third largest source of wealth after tourism and oyster farming, providing 700 direct jobs. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. The fishing port of La Cotinière, in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, is the island's third largest source of wealth after tourism and oyster farming, providing 700 direct jobs. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. The fishing port of La Cotinière, in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, is the island's third largest source of wealth after tourism and oyster farming, providing 700 direct jobs. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Occitanie

Illustration - Occitanie

FRANCE. HERAULT (34) AERIAL VIEW OF AN OYSTER FARM ON THE THAU LAGOON Photo by Frederic Hedelin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Occitanie

Illustration - Occitanie

FRANCE. AUDE (11) AERIAL VIEW OF OYSTER BEDS ON THE LEUCATE POND Photo by Frederic Hedelin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

FRANCE. GIRONDE (33) BASSIN D'ARCACHON. VILLAGE OF THE HERBE, ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OYSTER-FARMING VILLAGES Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

FRANCE. GIRONDE (33) ARCACHON BASIN, THE HUTS OF THE OYSTER PORT OF BIGANOS Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

FANCE. GIRONDE (33) ARCACHON BASIN. THE VILLAGE OF L'HERBE, ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OYSTER FARMING VILLAGES Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

FRANCE. GIRONDE (33) ARCACHON BASIN. SUNSET WITH FLAT-BOTTOMED OYSTER FARMERS BOATS IN THE FOREGROUND Photo by Michael Portillo/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

FRANCE. GIRONDE (33) ARCACHON BASIN. SUNSET WITH FLAT-BOTTOMED OYSTER FARMERS BOATS IN THE FOREGROUND Photo by Michael Portillo/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

FRANCE. GIRONDE (33). BASSIN OF ARCACHON. TASTING OF OYSTERS ON A PINASSE, TRADITIONNAL BOAT, WITH JOEL DUPUCH, LOCAL FAMOUS OYSTER FARMER. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

FRANCE. GIRONDE (33). BASSIN OF ARCACHON. TASTING OF OYSTERS ON A PINASSE, TRADITIONNAL BOAT, WITH JOEL DUPUCH, LOCAL FAMOUS OYSTER FARMER. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

GIRONDE (33). ARCACHON BAY. CAP FERRET. OYSTER PLATE IN A RESTAURANT OF THE VILLAGE OF L'HERBE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), AERIAL VIEW OF OYSTER PORT OF LA TESTE, BASSIN D'ARCACHON Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

GIRONDE (33), AQUITAINE, CAP FERRET, AERIAL VIEW, ARCACHON BAY, FRANCE, THE OYSTER VILLAGE OF HERBE Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), AERIAL VIEW OF OYSTER PORT OF LA TESTE, BASSIN D'ARCACHON Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33) BASSIN D'ARCACHON, OYSTER PARK Photo by Alizee Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arcachon

Arcachon

GIRONDE (33), AQUITAINE, CAP FERRET, AERIAL VIEW, ARCACHON BAY, FRANCE, THE OYSTER VILLAGE OF HERBE Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster Farming in Ningde

Oyster farming workers are engaged in oyster farming operations at the Marine ranch in Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 7, 2025.

Illustration of the Town of Sete

Illustration of the Town of Sete

FRANCE. HERAULT (34) SETE. FISHING BOAT AND SAILBOAT ON THAU LAGOON IN FRONT OF THE OYSTER BEDS Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Town of Sete

Illustration of the Town of Sete

FRANCE. HERAULT (34) SETE. OYSTER FARMER COLLECTS OYSTERS IN HIS BOAT ON THAU LAGOON Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Town of Sete

Illustration of the Town of Sete

FRANCE. HERAULT (34) SETE. OYSTER PARK OF THAU LAGOON FACING MONT SAINT-CLAIR Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Town of Sete

Illustration of the Town of Sete

FRANCE. HERAULT (34) SETE. AN OYSTER FARMER FINDS OYSTER DWARFS IN THAU LAGOON Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. BRITTANY. COTES D'ARMOR (22) AERIAL VIEW OF OYSTER BEDS IN ARGUENON BAY Photo by Jerome Houyvet/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. MORBIHAN (56). RIA D'ETEL. AERIEL VIEW OF THE SAINT-CADO ISLAND, THE DEVIL BRIDGE AND THE OYSTER WARDEN HOUSE INSIDE THE ETEL RIA. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. HERAULT (34) POND OF THAU. AERIAL VIEW OF AN OYSTER PARK Photo by Luc Olivier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE; HERAULT (34) BOUZIGUES. ETANG DE THAU. AERIAL VIEW OF OYSTER BEDS Photo by Gerard Sioen/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM