00:00Oysters, small, unassuming shellfish, play one of the biggest roles in maintaining healthy coastal ecosystems.
00:07These natural reef builders create complex structures that become safe havens for marine life.
00:12Fish, crabs, and shrimp all thrive in the nooks and crannies of oyster beds.
00:16Oysters are also nature's water filters.
00:19A single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day, removing excess nutrients and improving clarity,
00:25helping seagrass and other plants grow.
00:27By stabilizing shorelines, oyster reefs reduce erosion and protect coastal communities from storm surges,
00:34adding yet another layer of biodiversity protection.
00:37Oysters may be small, but their impact is enormous.
00:40Protecting and restoring them means protecting the incredible biodiversity of our oceans.
00:45Oysters, nature's engineers of biodiversity.
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