New Jersey planted more than 26,000 bushels of recycled oyster and clam shells across 8 acres; the total was double the amount initially planned

New Jersey has launched a remarkable shell recycling initiative aimed at revitalizing oyster reefs in the Mullica River estuary. This community-driven effort has surpassed all expectations, restoring twice the intended area. By partnering with local restaurants, which are actively involved in collecting and recycling oyster shells, the project underscores the crucial role oysters play in coastal ecosystems. Likewise, New York is undertaking similar efforts to bolster local oyster populations.