Our mission
To support the restoration of native oyster populations to pre-industrial levels to realise the ecological and economic benefits of such large ecosystems.
We are seeking like minded partners to join us in that enterprise.
Driving seeding pods into dead or dying old oyster bed can be done by divers or snorkelers. The pods are filled with native oyster larvae that will seed the area and mature amongst old shells and reef structure.
A simple experiment demonstrating oysters are beneficial to the marine environment is to place mature oysters into a tank of murky water. After only a few hours the water will become noticeably clearer. Oysters are natural filter feeders that extract algae, silt, and excess nutrients from the water. An adult oyster can filter up to 220 Litres of water per day, efficiently removing particles and improving water quality by creating a natural living filtration system.
Back to the reef – over time as oysters mature and naturally die or get eaten by predators the empty shells accumulate. This provides the structure for oysters to grow and thrive and builds a reef that other organisms and marine life can thrive on… healthy oysters, healthy reef environment.
Partners
We are proud to be working with the following partners and sponsors:
