Oysters for the Earth
Demi Johnson is 16. She lives in Mississippi. Demi raises oysters. They are not to eat. They filter ocean water. They make it cleaner. And they give other creatures a place to live. Learn about Demi’s work.
Master Gardener
Raising oysters is called oyster gardening. Demi took a class. She became a master gardener. Here, she shows her certificate.
Baby Oysters
These tiny spots are baby oysters. They are called spat. They will grow in the water. Gardeners take care of them.
Check It Out
Demi has many oyster cages. She checks them each week. She cleans the oysters. She makes sure they are growing.
Ready to Go
These are young oysters. They will be put into the ocean. The oysters will help clean the water.
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