Great South Bay Oyster Project
This summer and fall, the GenuTrace team will be volunteering with Save The Great South Bay to support its Great South Bay Oyster Project—specifically by cleaning and preparing oyster shells (spat‑on‑shell) — a critical step in restorative aquaculture.
Volunteers typically spend about an hour rinsing oyster crates, counting and measuring juvenile oysters, and ensuring that healthy spat are ready for reef planting.
Restorative aquaculture works: oysters are filter feeders that can each clean roughly 50 gallons of water per day, helping to reduce nitrogen pollution that fuels harmful algal blooms (source: Fire Island News & Great South Bay News) By increasing oyster and clam populations, SGSB aims to rebuild reef habitat, support fish populations, and strengthen the resilience of our shoreline.
GenuTrace is honored to contribute — helping grow the bay’s next generation of oysters while learning from proven models like New York City’s Billion Oyster Project and regional efforts closer to home.
Want to Make a Real Impact?
Join us in protecting and restoring our local waters. Whether you're planting native species, cleaning up creeks, or helping rebuild oyster beds, your time makes a difference.
