Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs) – Why They Are Important

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 a lot about sea grasses in Tampa Bay, but there’s another player in the … Continue reading Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs) – Why They Are Important