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filter feeding

A way some animals, like oysters, eat by filtering tiny food particles from the water.

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Anatomy of an Oyster
What's inside of an oyster? Take a closer look at how this small creature plays a big role in ocean health.
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Practice Filter Feeding
Watch your "oyster" clean water and learn about the ways these bivalves improve their environment!
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Visit an Oyster Farm
Take a virtual trip to a real oyster farm and see aquaculture in action--no boots required!
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