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How Oysters Can Stop a Flood

Provided by: Vox |Published on: April 27, 2021
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  • This video describes the benefits of oyster reefs for erosion control and preventing damage from strong storms and floods.
  • The ecological benefits of oyster reefs are well-described in this video including flood control, erosion control, habitat engineering, and water filtration.
  • The video opens by referencing the popularity of oysters in New York City before the the surrounding oyster reefs were overharvested.
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Subjects: Biology, Engineering
Authors: Vox
Region: North America, New York City
Languages: English

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