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Oyster stocks have plunged in the Chesapeake. This resident wants to bring them back
Ari Daniel·NPR·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.
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