The enhancement or creation of oyster reefs can compensate for the loss of recreational shellfishing opportunities during an oil spill. Here, farm-raised oysters are added to reef habitat in the Chesapeake Bay.
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The enhancement or creation of oyster reefs can compensate for the loss of recreational shellfishing opportunities during an oil spill. Here, farm-raised oysters are added to reef habitat in the Chesapeake Bay.