New York has already restored 200 million oysters. Now it wants 1 billion back in its harbor

New York Harbor is the focal point of an extraordinary ecological restoration project known as the Billion Oyster Project. The aim is to transplant one billion oysters by 2030, utilizing millions of recycled oyster shells to rebuild critical marine habitats. Oysters not only purify water but also foster biodiversity, thus the project is pivotal for re-establishing a thriving oyster ecosystem.