Dockside Values
Estimated dockside values of Maryland public fishery commercial oyster landings (number of bushels landed multiplied by the average price per bushel as reported on seafood dealer
buy tickets)
Oyster Surcharges
The number of oyster surcharges purchased by commercial licensed harvesters in Maryland. An oyster surcharge must be purchased to commercial harvest oysters. Funds from surcharges are used to replenish public oyster bars by planting seed and substrate.
NOTE: Some individuals may purchase an oyster surcharge but choose not to harvest in a given season.
