Oysters build their shells from carbon pulled straight out of the water.

They protect coastlines from storms. They clean the bays they grow in. . They take time to grow, and even more time to build reefs. But those reefs become places where other life gathers - fish, crabs, plants that depend on clear, healthy water. . In the South, oysters have always been part of both the land and the culture. Investing in them is slow, long-term work. And it pays off in stronger coastlines and more resilient communities. . As Earth Month comes to a close - eat more oysters. Support a Southern farmer. It’s good for the water too. 🌊🦪 . #EarthDay #EarthMonth #HealthyWaters . 📷: @giseafarms