Nature’s Water Filters – The Amazing Oyster

Cleaning Our Waters, One Gallon at a Time

Oysters are nature’s solution to water quality! These remarkable creatures:

• Filter up to 50 gallons of water per day (per oyster!)
• Remove excess nutrients and sediments
• Provide habitat for other marine life
• Help maintain water clarity for seagrass growth

One acre of oyster reef can filter as much water as 36 Olympic-sized swimming pools each day!