Brevard Oyster Restoration
The selfless shellfish
The Indian River Lagoon , located just four miles east of the Zoo , is one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in North America . In recent years , declining water quality in the lagoon , largely due to nutrient pollution , has resulted in widespread algal blooms , causing seagrass and wildlife die-offs that put the fragile ecosystem at risk . Through the community-based Brevard Oyster Restoration program , we are working with our partners to improve the lagoon ’ s water quality by restoring populations of native , filter-feeding oysters .
One adult oyster can clean
50 Gallons of water per day
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