Formerly the world capital ofOyster,
New York has seen its shellfish population decline over the centuries. The local organization “Billion Oyster Project” has therefore set itself the task of building reefs likely to allow oysters to reinvest in the
littoral New Yorker.
“An ecological and protective colonization”
“These oysters are a bit our Coral reefs, explains Tanasia Swift, who coordinates the operation. They do not move, but they do a lot for our ports! “. The reefs
oyster are essential for healthy ribs. Because once mature, oysters filter polluted water and attract marine life.
“They can even protect the city from floods because their presence creates a natural barrier between the port and the land: if a big wave arrives, the reef slows it down and makes it much less destructive,” says Tanasia Swift. To better understand the challenges of this operation, get into the water with him in this video from our partner Brut.
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