As the United Nations Decade For Ocean Sciences kicks off this year, Billion Oyster Project is thrilled to be one of 12 new 11th Hour Racing grantees to address plastics pollution, coastal restoration, food waste, and water quality.
Read MoreMany members of our community are feeling the devastating effects of COVID-19. Two heavily hit crews are NYC's restaurant industry and Oyster Farmers nationwide, both of which are the backbone of the Billion Oyster Party. Please do whatever you can to support these groups as well — whether that’s buying a gift card to use at a later date or ordering oysters directly to your door.
Did you know that oysters are great immune-system boosters! Here is a list of farms that can ship directly to you:
Read MoreOn Thursday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Mar. 10, Billion Oyster Project, together with Delmonico’s Restaurant and P.J. Clarke’s Sidecar, will host “Back to the Future” — a chef collaboration dinner series celebrating the diverse seafood that was once abundant in New York Harbor.
Read MoreToday, the Billion Oyster Project announced new work to expand the restoration of native oysters in New York waters, as part of a partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts. By combining Billion Oyster Project’s experience in restoring oysters in challenging environments with Pew’s capacity to convene experts and develop comprehensive solutions, state-wide efforts will get a boost.
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