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Habitat in this region

Oyster Reefs

Oyster reefs are clusters of oysters living closely together along the coastline.

Although they begin life as tiny swimming larvae, they soon have to attach to a solid surface where they will settle and grow for the rest of their life. Also known as oyster beds, these areas are made up of living oysters and old shells that have built up over time and...

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