DCHP-3

oyster mud

Maritimes
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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dense mudlike deposits of the remains of generations of bivalves and crustaceans, rich in lime and valuable as fertilizer.

Quotations

1904
The Island possesses one advantage which is unique and very valuable. I refer now to its thick beds of 'mussel mud' or 'oyster mud' which are found in all bays and river mouths.