Bringing Shorelines to Life in South Carolina - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative)
In South Carolina, the Eastern oyster is an ecosystem âall-star.â It filters huge volumes of water, creates habitat for commercial and recreational fisheries, and is a local delicacy. Thriving oyster reefs serve as natural breakwaters protecting South Carolinaâs fringing marshes from wave action and erosion. The …