The Economic Times

In Texas, oyster-shell waste became reef shell bags; along Galveston Bay, the new shell reefs supported living oysters and helped stabilize shorelines

The Galveston Bay Foundation has initiated a commendable recycling program to repurpose oyster shells from local restaurants for vital reef restoration efforts. These shells serve as a robust foundation for new oyster reefs within the bay. The devastation caused by Hurricane Ike severely affected existing reefs, making these recycled shells crucial for constructing breakwater reefs that shield shorelines from erosion.