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Oysters play unexpected role in protecting blue crabs from disease
- February 4, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Oysters famously filter their surrounding water, but it turns out they are removing more than algae and excess nutrients. New research from William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS shows they can also reduce the spread of disease in nearby marine species, including Chesapeake Bay's prized blue crabs.
Originally published at Phys.org