A 3 Million

Long Before The Pyramids And The Bible, Maryland Had Oysters

By Brandon Gamez, thebaynet.com

CALIFORNIA, Md. — Indeed, these humble little creatures have been around so long that they even predate the Chesapeake Bay itself, which was formed during the Pleistocene era, colloquially known as the last ice age, estimated to be about 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. And according to an academic paper from the Royal Society, the fossil record shows that the oysters have been here at least 3 million years.

To put that into perspective, consider the difference between $3 million and 12,000.

And while it’s interesting to know how long they’ve been around, it’s even more fascinating learning about how they affect us all. For creatures that don’t move, don’t talk, and seemingly do nothing, you wouldn’t believe the incredible work they do and how they shape our world.

So in this article, The BayNet will talk a FINISH READING HERE

More News from Timonium

• The First Lady Goes Hollywood
• Tickets On Sale For Sell-Out Event