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Scientists Finding Common Ground
University’s Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
Great Minds Think Alike
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Service Shellfish Farmers Restoration Scientists
Filtering water
Living low on the food chain
Making waterways cleaner
Local shellfish farmers stake mesh cages or bags (pictured) full of juvenile oysters about one to two feet off the ground in the intertidal zone. This gives them the safety and space they need to grow. It also spares them from filtering too much sand and mud. Thus, they eat more and grow faster. This method is also cheaper than others, provides easy access, and helps oyster shells develop a deeper cup.
Free animal feed! Thank you, plankton.
Easy pickin’s!
More room for high-density, low-maintenance farms
Free water treatment for people and wildlife downstream
Excellent source of food for larger animals
Healthier fish and shellfish for local ecosystems
