A growing movement of oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay, reviving their natural ability to filter water and support ...

With global oyster populations having plummeted by more than 85% from historical levels, researchers are feeling a sense of ...

A Silent Army Beneath the Waves: The Unsung Heroes Restoring America's Coastal Ecosystems ...

Their journey from the Grand Isle lab to a New Orleans restaurant is typical for farmed Louisiana oysters. Unlike traditional ...

The setup mimics a natural process, which has become more difficult for baby oysters as the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster reefs dwindle. “Imagine being fertilized, being born, and then having two ...

says oysters are a natural filter feeder that filters up to 50 gallons of water each day, which clears the way for better water quality and more wildlife. "It's critical," Fiala said. "Oysters ...

(Courtesy Maryland Department of Natural Resources) Large-scale restoration sanctuaries, many put in place about 10 years ago, have helped young oysters grow. The sanctuaries are designated areas ...

The cages can be moved around, protecting the oysters from both predators and natural disasters. Beyond filling po-boys and raw bars, oysters also offer a range of environmental benefits ...

Port Sulphur saw large losses to its oyster reefs in 2005 from Hurricane Katrina, which eliminated seeding ground for traditional farmers. Then, there are sediment diversions, a coastal restoration ...

KindDesigns: FL uses 3D printing robots to build living sea walls that protect land and coastal communities from storm surge, ...

On an overcast spring day when the sun was not expected to shine, over 1,000 kindergarten to senior high school students from New York’s five boroughs flocked to Governors Island.

The closure is to protect the community’s health during the warmer months, when the risk of shellfish-related illnesses is ...