Now zoom west to San Francisco Bay. Native Olympia oysters (Ostrea lurida) are smaller and filter less—~5–15 gallons per day. SF Bay was never filtered end-to-end in days like Chesapeake. Different bay, different scale. #SFBay #OlympiaOyster

This #NationalWildlifeWeek, we’re spotlighting species that play an important role in our ecosystems. First, the #OlympiaOyster. The only native oyster on the U.S. West Coast. #CASeaGrant researchers are studying ways to restore them through #conservation #aquaculture efforts.

The #OlympiaOyster is integral to the history of the Salish Coast peoples & was once aggressively harvested to near extinction in San Francisco and the #Seattle area by settlers.
DYK: Only two oysters (1oz) contain your daily value of zinc and B12! Support local food & shellfish farmers
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