Field Notes
an inside look at the science and stories behind CSLI
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News: November 2026
Coastal Steward Long Island’s 2026 Oyster Restoration Program came to a close on October 31st, ending a 26 week growing season that started on May 5, 2026.
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Oyster Reef Ecology
Oyster reefs are a large aggregation of oysters growing on top of one another, forming vital underwater structures.
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The Life Cycle of the Eastern Oyster
The Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, begins its reproductive cycle in late spring
and continues through early fall.