Did you know that a single oyster can filter as much as 50 gallons of water per day? But how exactly do these creatures pull off such an impressive feat? Oysters thrive in “dirty” seawater, filled with algae, phytoplankton, and nutrients that help them grow. Learn more about the amazing oyster in this animated explainer by Skyler Tran.
Skyler Tran is a student from the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno. Skyler produced this story for RSJ’s motion graphics class during spring 2024, taught by Luka Starmer.
