The Baie de Veys is an open esturay and intertidal ecosystem (37 KM2) influenced by four rivers.

It is one of the most important sites in france for producing oysters (Crassostrea gigas), with an annual production at 10,500 tonnes.

Oysters are farmed using two methods, trestles or pole culture, pictured opposite

Oyster pole culture

Oyster trestle culture