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Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana

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Louisiana's Marsh, Rebuilt From Restaurant Oyster Shells

Oceans & Coasts

🇺🇸 United States

Shucked oyster shells that used to go to landfill are hauled back to the coast in mesh bags, where they seed new reefs that break the waves eating Louisiana's salt marsh.

17MpoundsOyster shell recycled since 2014
10kfeetLiving shoreline built
665tonsOyster shell recycled in 2024
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