A five-month-old baby oyster. As they grow, oysters filter sea water, hence keeping it clean.
Oyster gardeners help save the bay.
OYSTERS are harvested for your dining pleasure. They are also grown and harvested for bigger role – helping protect the water quality of Chesapeake Bay in the United States.
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