Millions of young oysters released in Hudson Square Park (New York: construction, financing)

[Aeran]

Oh, no! The poor oysters (I kid, I kid). Anyway, hope this works out.

https://www.amny.com/environment/mil...n-square-park/

Approximately 11.2 million juvenile oysters were released into the Hudson River on Dec. 10, marking the official success of the Tribeca Habitat Enhancement Project, the largest environmental restoration project to date.

This milestone signifies the initiative’s achievement in not only expanding the oyster population, but also in “diversifying the river habitat and supporting local fish species” within the Park’s 400-acre Estuarine Sanctuary, said The Hudson River Park team.

According to Noreen Doyle, the Trust’s President and CEO, the primary goal for the Hudson River Park Trust is to advance environmental preservation and rehabilitate the sub-aquatic ecosystems. In accordance with accomplishing this mission, in July 2021, the Hudson River Park Trust began construction on more than 200 underwater habitats, with financing provided by New York State and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).

While it may seem strange, the decision to release millions of oysters into the river, alongside hundreds of marine life dwellings, was far from random. This was a deliberate choice made by the park as a result of the enormous ecological value they contribute to an ecosystem.

[SeventhFloor]

"Oyster reefs create important habitat for hundreds of other marine species and filter and clean the surrounding water."

Oyster Reef Habitat

[Mr.Retired]

20 years from now ...a yummy new pop up.

Oysters on the Bay !


Awww shucks....

[Cida]

For some reason, this makes me think of "The Walrus and the Carpenter."

O Oysters, come and walk with us!'
The Walrus did beseech.
A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk,
Along the briny beach.