“Then, the oysters begin doing what oysters do — which, it turns out, is quite a lot. Oy

“Then, the oysters begin doing what oysters do — which, it turns out, is quite a lot. Oysters are natural water filters; each one cleans 30 to 50 gallons of water a day. They also provide food and shelter for all sorts of marine creatures, supporting biodiversity. ‘Oyster reefs provide great marine habitat, similar to coral reefs, with nooks and crannies to protect juvenile fish, and are active food for some species. They help to create a thriving ecosystem,’ Wachtel says.”

Read the full story: NPR, Oysters On The Half Shell Are Actually Saving New York’s Eroding Harbor

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