Oyster reefs are a vital component of a healthy estuary and provide a unique suite of benefits as a valuable commercial and recreational fishery as well as habitat for other aquatic species. They filter coastal waters, protect shorelines, stabilize sediment, and provide food and shelter for over 300 different species (Grabowski and Peterson, 2007). Unfortunately, […]
Uncategorized
Galveston Bay Foundation/Plastic Pollution Prevention Partnership – Collaboration, Coordination, and Cleanup
It is no secret that litter and trash debris tend to accumulate on shorelines around Galveston Bay. However, the extent of this problem and locations of debris accumulation remain largely unknown. The Galveston Bay Report Card gave “Litter and Trash” the grade of an “I” or “incomplete” to trash and debris for this very reason. […]