William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Oysters Play Unexpected Role in Protecting Blue Crabs From Disease
February 04, 2026
February 04, 2026
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news:
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Oysters play unexpected role in protecting blue crabs from disease
By John Wallace
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 t . . .
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Oysters play unexpected role in protecting blue crabs from disease
By John Wallace
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 t . . .