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The Lagoon is not only home to our oyster operation, but also boasts as the most biodiverse estuary in the North America. The Indian River Lagoon is actually made up of three lagoons: the Mosquito Lagoon, the Banana River, and the Indian River, on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. This 156 mile long slice of heaven is  home to a national park, a state conservatory, and more than 4,300 species of plants and animals. 

We fell in love with its abundant beauty and plentiful biodiversity. This land offers an unforgettable experience for fishermen, adventurers, kayakers, photographers, and of course, oyster farmers. 

As you traverse through the the lagoon's many mangrove islands, you'll encounter centuries-old coastal communities that have been shaped by its beauty and bounty. From historic towns to vibrant waterfront districts,  each with its own unique character and cultural heritage, you'll be welcomed warmly and encouraged to explore the land we love like the locals do. We love the lagoon and will always take the opportunity to educate its admirers on its ecological significance. The lagoon provides an invaluable opportunity to understand the delicate balance of nature, our impact on it, and our role in preserving it. Farmers, locals, and tours through the mangroves can offer insights into the lagoon's ecosystems, efforts in conservation, and the importance of sustainability. 

We're on a mission to make our own positive impact on this land. A single adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day. When you farm in numbers like we do, millions of gallons are cleaned every day. When things like fertilizer runoff enter our waters, there can be far-reaching environmental effects. Excessive nutrients in the water can trigger harmful algal blooms, depleting oxygen levels and creating "dead zones" where marine life cannot survive.  Our oysters help reduce these effects dramatically and organically. By actively filtering large volumes of water and selectively consuming algae, oysters help restore the ecological balance that fertilizers disrupt. As the oysters filter feed and make the water clearer, they allow sunlight to penetrate deeper, promoting the growth of beneficial seagrass that our local manatees like to much on. The environmental benefits of oysters extend beyond water purification. Our farm acts as a natural breakwater, protecting the mangrove shorelines from erosion and reducing the impacts of storm surges. 

The importance of conserving the space we grow our oysters goes beyond the sake of the farm, it is about saving the space that has inspired us—  protecting the water that has fed its inhabitants for generations, and ensuring that it will be here in all its splendor for generations more to come.