The Oyster-Man

Overview

This short film is an introduction to oyster farming in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Showing the various stages of oyster cultivation, the film highlights the sampling of larvae by Department of Fisheries biologists, the staking of oyster beds by farmers, the nurturing of spat, and underwater scenes showing the dragging of the seabed with cotton mops to ensnare starfish, which prey upon the oyster. Final sequences show the grading and shipping of oysters and their arrival at the seafood restaurant or family dinner table.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1951

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Director

Julian Biggs,Jean Palardy

Producer

Michael Spencer

Cinematography

John Foster

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0228693