Why Oysters?
Did you know that New York was called the “Big Oyster” before it was the “Big Apple”? New York Oysters were shipped globally and sold by the millions. They provide ecosystem services and are considered keystone ecosystem engineers.
Better than your Britta Filter!
Oysters are filter feeders meaning they filter phytoplankton as food. But oysters also filter out suspended particles from the water like pollutants. A single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day!
Provide Habitat
Oysters are reef building organisms. These 3D reefs provide habitat for all kinds of animals - crabs, shrimp, fish, and more!
Protecting Shorelines
For hundreds of years oyster reefs acted as a natural coastal protection from major storms and waves. By reducing wave energy, we see a reduction in flooding and erosion prevention.
