Billion Oyster Project’s Oyster Research Station (ORS) program is a key component of our education work to engage students, teachers, schools, and community members in environmental restoration and stewardship at the water’s edge. Adopting an ORS involves managing an 8 x 8 x 18 inch cage, with ~300 oysters, and collecting data on oyster growth and mortality twice a year.
The presence of wild oysters is a key indicator of habitat suitability in New York Harbor. Conducting wild oyster surveys helps Billion Oyster Project understand how oysters are surviving in various locations, and determine promising sites for future oyster reefs and nurseries. Check out our Ambassador Program to learn more about conducting and leading local wild oyster surveys.
