Oyster Reef Restoration (IMAGE)

University of California - Santa Cruz

Oyster Reef Restoration

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Artificial oyster reefs along the US Gulf Coast are designed to protect and restore shoreline habitat and create living oyster reefs as a sustainable option for reducing erosion of coastal marshes and protecting communities from storm surge. A new study shows restoration of marshes and oyster reefs are among the most cost-effective solutions for reducing coastal flood risks.

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The Nature Conservancy

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