World Water Day

On March 22, we celebrate World Water Day! This international observance day is a time to acknowledge the global water crisis and take action towards reducing the impact of the many water-related challenges including ocean pollution.

This is also a great time to appreciate oysters, the vacuum cleaners of the ocean. These mollusks filter water by selectively feeding on both organic and inorganic solids, then releasing them as pseudofeces which can benefit other ocean life as a food source or even habitat.

Help us learn more about these wonderful organisms and how they benefit their ecosystems by collecting observations along the Massachusetts coast. Attend a collection event with researchers from MIT and Boston Harbor Islands, or be guided through where to find them on your own at:
www.zoonewengland.org/protect/here-in-new-england/boston-area-city-nature-challenge/data-quests

Posted on March 22, 2018 02:00 PM by zoefoster