Long-term oyster reef restoration shows clear success in murky waters

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Large-scale oyster reef restoration in the Chesapeake Bay is successfully creating three-dimensional habitats that support larger, more diverse fish communities, according to new research from scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Count…

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:50:01 UTC.

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