Can 1 adult oyster filter more than 50 gallons of water in 1 day

In early 2025, opinion pieces and memes resurfaced an oft-repeated science fact: An adult oyster is capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water every day on its own. The claim is often associated with a photograph of two aquariums: One seemingly full of cloudy, dirty water and the other housing a group of […]