Can Oysters Save New York City From the Next Big Storm?

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Takeaways:

  • Restaurants in New York City are donating their oyster shells to support restoration projects that will help shore up the disappearing coastline.
  • The project will consist of nearly a half-mile of partially submerged breakwaters, strategically covered in recycled oyster reefs.
  • When attached to rocks in the water, the bivalves can help make them resilient to pounding waves. Moreover, a single oyster can filter as much as 50 gallons of water a day.

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