The reef building project took place in conjunction with the local CCA chapter, DNR and Interact Club from BSH on Saturday, April 24th. Adult oysters filter and purify up to 2.5 gallons of water per hour or up to 50 gallons per day. Oysters build reefs which provide habitat for fish, shrimp, crabs, and other animals. They are an integral part of the marine ecosystem. There are nearly 120 different species that frequent oyster reefs, including; Red Drum, Flounder, Blue Crabs and Shrimp.The increasing popularity of backyard oyster roasts and by-the-bushel retail sales of oysters has contributed to a shortage of shells returned to our estuaries to provide a suitable surface to attract juvenile oysters. More often than not, the shells end up in driveways and landfills. Thanks to all those that volunteered to help build some reefs for our Lowcounty oysters.
