Watermen Struggle as Ice Halts Oystering
Bitter cold and ice have brought oystering to a standstill across parts of the Mid-Shore, leaving watermen tied to the dock and out of work. Frozen waterways have made it too dangerous to head out, and local watermen say the ice is just the latest challenge in an industry already under pressure from competition and market fluctuations.
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CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Bitter cold and ice have brought oystering to a standstill across parts of the Mid-Shore, leaving watermen tied to the dock and out of work. Frozen waterways have made it too dangerous to head out, and local watermen say the ice is just the latest challenge in an industry already under pressure from competition and market fluctuations.