Research ProjectChesapeake Reefs

  • Choptank River oyster reef

    Restored oyster reef in Harris Creek, Maryland

  • Boat planting oysters in the river

    Oyster restoration in the South River, Maryland

  • Two researchers looking at computer screen

    Recording ARIS sonar images in Harris Creek, Maryland

  • Scuba diver with bag of oysters

    Sampling oysters in Chesapeake Bay

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Project Goal

To understand the structure and function of oyster reef ecosystems and evaluate the effects of restoration, harvest and sanctuaries.

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