"These oysters once existed in the millions here but were decimated by dredging, pollution and shoreline hardening. Now they're on the upswing, thanks to organizations like the Wild Oyster Project, which is working to build a swimmable, edible Bay using the power of oysters."
"Some of the most important work happening in the Bay doesn't announce itself. It doesn't leap or sing or demand attention. It filters. It anchors. It builds habitat slowly, quietly and collectively until a whole system begins to breathe easier again."
Native Olympia oysters once thrived in millions throughout San Francisco Bay but were nearly eliminated by dredging, pollution, and shoreline hardening. Organizations like the Wild Oyster Project are now working to restore these crucial bivalves to the region. Oysters provide multiple benefits: they filter water, build habitat, support ecosystem resilience, and offer food value. A speaker series called Ocean Hoptimism features Casey Harper from the Wild Oyster Project discussing oyster recovery efforts. The restoration work happens quietly but significantly, gradually improving the Bay's overall health and breathability through oyster-driven ecosystem restoration.
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