Oyster Farms

Series

Series Name

Living Tomorrow

Issue

Issue No.

85

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Scinticamera
2. 2Oyster Farms
3. 3Sensamatic Looms

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 3

Summary

COI synopsis: Oysters, traditional titivations for the wealthy, are rich in protein. A far-sighted frozen-food firm saw a potential market and applied factory farming techniques. They’re hoping the oysters will soon bed down alongside the chickens roosting on the supermarket shelves.

Keywords

Agriculture; Science and technology; Fisheries

Written sources

COI Microfilm Roll 49 [BFI National Archive]   Used for synopsis

COI Reference

MI 1458/85

Credits:

Commentator

Bill Costello

Presenter

Bill Costello

Sponsor

Central Office of Information (COI)

Sponsor

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

This series is held by:

Film Archive

Name

British Film Institute (BFI)

Email

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Phone

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Fax

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Address

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Notes

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