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Oyster stocks have plunged in the Chesapeake. This resident wants to bring them back

NPR News, October 31, 2026.

Oyster reefs once abounded in the Chesapeake, but overharvesting slashed their populations, leading to poorer water quality and less habitat for other species. Now, researchers and local residents are finding creative ways to bring their numbers back up. (Image credit: Ari Daniel)

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