The Incredible Oyster Reef

Most of us who love the Chesapeake Bay know that oysters once existed in storied numbers in an earlier time, long before poor water quality, disease, and harvesting nearly put an end to them. This film explores oysters as a keystone species with a remarkable, and it seems, indispensable ability to heal the Bay’s troubled waters.

21 Mar 2017
00:10:08

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News

Virginia Governor Celebrates Lower York River Oyster Restoration Goal Achievement

April 24, 2024

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin celebrated Earth Day 2024 by announcing the achievement of a milestone in the state’s effort to restore oyster habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Marks Record Increase

April 3, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s oyster shell recycling across the state of Virginia marked a record increase in the number of shells recycled in 2023, a significant gain with benefits for oyster restoration efforts, wild oyster fisheries, and aquaculture operations.
Chesapeake Oyster Alliance Celebrates 6 Billion Oysters Added To The Bay Since 2017

March 8, 2024

Following a banner year for Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration and aquaculture, the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance (COA) this week announced it has recorded a new total of 6 billion oysters directly added to the Bay since 2017.
Chesapeake Oyster Recovery Key to Climate Resilience, Community Vitality, and the Bay’s Future, New CBF Report Says

February 15, 2024

With Chesapeake Bay oyster recovery at a crucial point, building on current momentum will increase resiliency to climate change in the region while creating multiple benefits for people and the environment, according to a new report released today by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Virginia Legislators Face Critical Environmental Issues This Legislative Session

January 10, 2024

As Virginia legislators begin the legislative session, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is highlighting key environmental policy decisions faced in Virginia.

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Podcasts & Videos

My Pet Oysters

24 Oct 2017 Episode 67 | 00:10:38

In this episode, CBF President Will Baker interviews CBF's youngest official oyster gardener, Graham Mitchell, about the oysters he is raising and the good they will do for the Chesapeake Bay.
The Snowball Effect

05 Jul 2017 Episode 59 | 17:53

In this episode, CBF President Will Baker talks with 90-year-old volunteer Walter Zadan about his valuable work supporting oyster restoration.
Oysters Win, Trees Hold

11 Apr 2017 Episode 53 | 00:16:15

CBF President Will Baker and Maryland Executive Director Alison Prost discuss the results of this year's general session, which wrapped up April 10, 2017.
Part 5 Pushed to the Brink

30 Mar 2017 00:01:21

This segment of CBF‘s "The Incredible Oyster Reef" warns of the threats facing the Chesapeake Bay's iconic native oyster.
Part 4 Filtering Factories

29 Mar 2017 00:02:30

This segment of CBF’s “The Incredible Oyster Reef“ shows the remarkable contribution oysters can play in improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.