Tag: vogs

Vertical Oyster Gardens and You!

by Dr. Megan Moore
May 15, 2026

Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs) VOGS are oyster restoration structures composed of recycled oyster shells strung together and suspended in coastal intertidal zones. The VOGs recruit new oyster growth, expanding oyster reef habitats and promoting ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Oyster Reefs, Oysters, Restoration, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vog, Vogs

How To Get A Vertical Oyster Garden!

by Lara Milligan
May 15, 2026

There is a lot of interest in residents and communities installing vertical oyster gardens (VOGs). This blog post discusses the process to get free VOGs through the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Program. If you want to learn more about ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Oysters, Restoration, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County’s Community Gardens Program, Vog, Vogs, Water Quality

Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs) – Why They Are Important

by Lara Milligan
February 27, 2026

VOGs are recycled oyster shells from local restaurants strung together on a rope or wire and suspended from a dock or seawall to create surfaces for juvenile oysters (also known as spat or oyster larvae) to attach and develop. We hear ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Oyster Reefs, Oysters, Vertical Oyster Garden, Vertical Oyster Gardens, Vog, Vogs

Subscribe For More Great Content