S3 E4: If the World is to be Saved...

S3 E4: “If the world is to be saved, it will be saved by those who care deeply for very small places.”

We’ve heard about some of the giant resilience efforts happening in New York; now it’s time to think a little bit smaller and talk about... oysters! Not only are oysters a delicious treat, but they’re also fundamental to the health and sustainability of New York’s waterway ecosystem. To learn all about their environmental superpowers, Christina joins the team from grassroots organization City Island Oyster Reef for a day out on the water. By partnering with other nonprofits, the Department of Environmental Conservation, local restaurants, and a crew of dedicated volunteers, CIOR is working to restore oyster populations, create new reefs, and allow these amazing little creatures to do what they do best.

Resources:

• Billion Oyster Project
• City Island Nautical Museum

Featured in this episode:

• Sally Connolly, Mike Carew, Barbara Dolensek, and Luna Placchi of City Island Oyster Reef