Oysters May Be Functionally Extinct Throughout Much of the World

Photo credit: Abi Skipp / Creative Commons Oysters play an important role in their native ecosystems by filtering impurities from the water. In addition to this, they provide an important source of income for the fishermen that harvest them. But worldwide, oyster populations are declining …. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Oysters May Be Functionally Extinct Throughout Much of the World

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