"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 the San Francisco Bay by the millions but were nearly eliminated through dredging, pollution, and shoreline hardening. Organizations like the Wild Oyster Project are now working to restore these crucial bivalves to the region. Oysters provide significant ecological benefits by filtering water, building habitat, and supporting overall bay resilience. A speaker series called Ocean Hoptimism will feature Casey Harper, program director at the Wild Oyster Project, discussing oyster recovery efforts and what restoration means for the bay's future. The organization aims to create a swimmable and edible bay through oyster restoration.
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