Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto add half a million oyster and clam seedlings to Shellfish Sanctuaries in Oyster Bay Harbor.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto took to the waters on the Town’s north shore to seed half a million clam and oyster seedlings. The Town grows out the seedlings at its Shellfish Hatchery, until they mature enough to be transferred to protected locations where they can fully mature.
“Oyster Bay Harbor is one of the crown jewels of our Town, and we are proud to be doing more than ever before to improve its water quality,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Programs like these help bolster the local economy while improving water quality, as just one mollusk can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day.”
The latest round of seeding adds to the millions of new clams and oysters the Town has seeded in Shellfish Sanctuaries throughout the harbor.
“Over the past several years, we’ve placed millions of baby clam and oyster shells into our local waterways, making great strides to improve water quality and bolster the shellfish population,” added Councilman Imbroto. “These efforts help preserve the natural beauty of our local waterways for generations to come.”
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