150 M

Live Oysters Restored

2.8 M

Pounds Of Shells Collected

30,000

NYC Students Engaged

REBUILDING A CLEAN, ABUNDANT, AND ACCESSIBLE NEW YORK HARBOR
THAT IS WELL KNOWN, LOVED, & CARED FOR.

MEET THE REEFS

Billion Oyster Project is restoring oyster reefs to New York Harbor in collaboration with New York City communities. Oyster reefs provide habitat for hundreds of species, and can protect our city from storm damage — softening the blow of large waves, reducing flooding, and preventing erosion along the shorelines. Field stations are restoration sites where Billion Oyster Project, or our partner organizations, host regular field days utilizing an oyster installation. They are targeted for long-term community and student engagement with an emphasis on local involvement.

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Meet the Reefs

EDUCATION INITIATIVES

K–12 STEM Curriculum

We are proud to work with more than 100 schools across New York City. Our hands-on introduction to STEM education invites students to engage with New York Harbor and trains them as scientists — working to solve a local environmental challenge. GET INVOLVED.

The Urban Assembly New York Harbor School

The Harbor School is a public high school on Governors Island focused on preparation for maritime careers. Students enroll in one of seven Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of study, leading to industry certification. LEARN MORE.

In the News

“The key to solving the challenges of climate change is changing human behavior, and humans aren’t going to change their behavior without a direct connection to the natural world.”

— Pete Malinowski, Executive Director & Co-Founder
Read more on our Press page

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