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3 million oysters eaten by New Yorkers are rebuilding the city’s reefs
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3 million oysters eaten by New Yorkers are rebuilding the city’s reefs

So, there's this amazing project in New York called the Billion Oyster Project that's turning discarded oyster shells into new reefs! These reefs are not just pretty; they filter pollutants from the harbor and help protect the city from flooding. They've already raised 200 million oysters, filtering trillions of gallons of water. It's a win-win for the environment and the local restaurant scene, as they’re using shells from over 75 eateries. How cool is that?
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