r/rewilding • u/Oldfolksboogie • 2d ago

The world's oyster reefs could deliver an estimated $12 trillion in ecosystem benefits if restored and protected, scientists say. Researchers identified 295,000 square kilometres of suitable habitat across 10 countries, where reefs can clean water, capture carbon and protect coastlines.

https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-reveal-a-staggering-12-trillion-potential-hidden-in-the-worlds-oyster-reefs/
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u/ThinkActRegenerate 1d ago

That's scope for more Billion Oyster Projects https://www.billionoysterproject.org/

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u/PraxisGuide 2d ago

Finally some good goals to use AI for