Shellfish farmers and oyster growers Maiwenn Thibault (L) and Simon Julien work at Huitres de Bouzigues' farm, on the Etang de Thau in Loupian, southern France, on July 9, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP via Getty Images)

A couple of tourists eat Oysters at Huitres de Bouzigues' farm, on the Etang de Thau in Loupian, southern France, on July 9, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP via Getty Images)

This photograph shows oysters lifted from the water to support their growth at Huitres de Bouzigues' farm on the Etang de Thau in Loupian, southern France, on July 9, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP via Getty Images)

This photograph shows a view of Huitres de Bouzigues' farm on the Etang de Thau, in Loupian, southern France, with Mont Saint Clair in the background on July 9, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP via Getty Images)

Shellfish farmer and oyster grower Lester Di Meo harvests mussels at Huitres de Bouzigues' farm, on the Etang de Thau in Loupian, southern France, on July 9, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP via Getty Images)

Shellfish farmer and oyster grower Simon Julien dives to harvest mussels at Huitres de Bouzigues' farm, on the Etang de Thau in Loupian, southern France, on July 9, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP via Getty Images)

This photograph shows oysters lifted from the water to support their growth at Huitres de Bouzigues' farm on the Etang de Thau in Loupian, southern France, on July 9, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP via Getty Images)

This photograph shows oysters lifted from the water to support their growth at Huitres de Bouzigues' farm on the Etang de Thau in Loupian, southern France, on July 9, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP via Getty Images)