ClimateSeptember 1, 2026
tonging
TONG-ing
Definition
A traditional method of harvesting oysters using long, scissor-like rakes called tongs to grab them from the seafloor.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'tange' or 'tong,' referring to a grasping tool, reflecting the act of using such an instrument to pick up objects.
In the news
The article contrasts tonging with more destructive methods like dredging, suggesting it as a gentler way to harvest wild oysters without ruining their habitat.
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