The underwater marine project is set to kick off next summer and, by its completion in 2029, will be home to approximately 90 million oysters. This is not the first oyster reef the organization has made in NYC, but at 6.5 acres in size, it will be one of its larger installations.
Oysters were once abundant in Big Apple waters until humans ate much of them. They're not just a delicacy; the mollusks are pivotal for healthy aquatic habitats and provide homes and food for millions of sea creatures.
Scientists consider oysters a keystone species for protecting shorelines in NYC and other areas and the animals who live there. Oyster reefs may not be as colorful as, say, the Great Barrier Reef.
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