year. no, this is not normal. you know, we have some mortalities that are normal. we're finding more and more of this. something is not right. >> back onshore, he opens up some of the oysters he has harvested today. they're plump, fresh and there's no sign of oil. they taste terrific. if the storm passes and no new oil appears, he thinks he may start farming next week but he's not overly optimistic. after farming these waters all his life, he's sure more oil is coming and he's sure time is running out. oyster men have been hurting. so have restaurants. several restaurant owners are suing bp, claiming the spill has hurt their business. susan spicer is one of them, a renowned chef here in new orleans and around the country. i talked to her earlier. susan, how are your restaurants and the seafood business in general being affected by this? are prices going up? what's happening? >> oh, yes.