July 20, 2024 – It’s Okay To Be Shellfish

Shellfish (bivalves or mollusks) are essential to a healthy marine ecosystem. Shellfish are filter feeders that eat many algae species, helping to clarify our waters. Further, by eating the algae that live off of the consumption of nutrients, such as nitrogen, shellfish also help keep our waters healthy. In addition to their environmental benefits, shellfish are also delicious and are both caught and grown for humans to eat, which helps support our local economies.

Photo credit: Emmanuelle Pales Espinosa