Shellfish Reefs: Filters of the Sea

Shellfish reefs inhabit coastlines all over the world and have been shaping the health of the ocean for millions of years.

Comprised of clusters of mussels, oysters, or clams, these reefs filter water and provide vital habitat for juvenile fish, vulnerable invertebrates, and even other shellfish! Unfortunately, this ecosystem is on the brink of collapse thanks to severe over-harvesting and poor water quality along coastlines.

Watch our video to find out more about:

🐚 Where in the ocean they are found.
🐚 How they benefit life above and below water.
🐚 Past and present threats.
🐚 The glimmering future of this valuable ecosystem!

All our videos can be used for educational purposes alongside our illustrated posters.

Want to learn more about this amazing ecosystem? "One fish, two fish, three fish, SHELLFISH?" here: https://bit.ly/3m9RTCN

Learn about the #MarineEcosystemDiaries project here:
https://www.themarinediaries.com/mari...

A huge thank you to all of the incredible people who worked on this video
Series Producer: Rebecca Daniel
Videographer: Megan Hayes
Assistant Videographer: Arran Moran & Duncan Hodur Scharpf
Voiceover: Karim Iliya
Researcher: Angela Beaton

Footage from: Francisco Martinez Baena, Megan Hayes, Pond5, Lance Cpl. Jacob Prescott / DVIDS, Florida Oceanographic Society, The Nature Conservancy Australia, and Revive Our Gulf.