New York

Shell Recycling Programs

The Billion Oyster Project & the Shell Collection Program collects shell from more than a dozen New York restaurants.

Oyster Restoration Projects

The Billion Oyster Project & the Shell Collection Program is working to restore one billion live oysters to New York harbor and is engaged in reef restoration, shell recycling and education.

Other efforts underway in New Jersey and New York, headed up by Oyster Restoration Research Project.

Raritan Bay Earle Naval Station serves as protection against poachers.