Day: June 24, 2019

  • Oysters: The Filter Feeders of The Bay

    Oysters: The Filter Feeders of The Bay

    Oysters are a type of mollusk with a rough exterior that are typically found clinging onto sturdy substrates like shipwrecks or debris. They are valuable species to shallow waters and reefs. Oysters are considered a keystone species in the Indian River Lagoon in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Oysters provide many benefits to local ecosystems such as:…