Caloosahatchee River and Estuary Oyster Map Ground-Truthing
The health of estuaries in south Florida is regularly monitored as part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. The Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) is a filter-feeding bivalve that provides critical habitats for estuarine animals and cleans the water passing through it. Oysters can be harmed by poor water quality, freshwater releases, and toxic algal blooms, […]