US Buys 7 Million Oysters to Restore 35 Reef Sites, Protect Jobs
The US Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration program purchased over 7 million oysters from more than 150 farms to restore 35 reef sites. This effort addresses surplus oysters caused by COVID-19 restaurant closures, promoting habitat restoration and protecting over 1,000 local fishery jobs while enhancing ecological benefits.
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