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While James travels to Australia, Natalie maintains the 40-foot sailboat Zephyr in the Chesapeake Bay.0:30 Her maintenance tasks include cleaning mold from the Bimini and dodger and stripping varnish from the teak toe rails to apply Total Boat teak oil.1:17 She also manages the daily care of two Weimaraner puppies on board.0:47 During this period, Natalie visits Harris Seafood in Maryland for a guided tour of their oyster aquaculture and crab processing operations.6:34 Owner Jason explains the hatchery process, which involves spawning oysters in temperature-controlled tanks, fertilizing larvae, and attaching them to bleached shells before planting them in leased Chesapeake Bay beds for a three-year growth cycle.8:11 The facility also operates as a shucking house and participates in state-led oyster recovery programs.6:38 The tour highlights the transition from seasonal wild harvesting to year-round aquaculture, which has significantly increased Maryland's annual oyster production since 2010.12:57

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