For much of the year, the oyster reef at Bayview’s Heron’s Head Park is hidden from sight below the waves, or under cover of darkness. But in the summer months, low tide coincides with daylight hours, ...
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – In Brevard County, a unique conservation effort is underway to restore the Indian River Lagoon by recycling oyster shells from local restaurants. The Shuck and Share program, ...
New research has identified optimal design for artificial habitats to support restoration of oyster reefs, based on a detailed understanding of natural oyster reef geometry. Published in the global ...
HALSEY CREEK — It was low tide when the two boats carrying volunteers and supplies arrived at the mouth of Halsey Creek. The marsh near Charleston's Wagener Terrace neighborhood was exposed, but the ...
Oysters are so much more than a seafood delicacy. They're ecosystem engineers, capable of building remarkably complex reefs. These structures act as the kidneys of the sea, cleaning the water and ...
Once the project is complete, it’ll have the capacity to filter the entire river’s volume in just 22 days, according to Abbey ...
Oysters and mangroves are both essential to protecting and restoring Florida’s coastlines that they call home, including defending them against storms. As mangrove populations are increasing due to ...