Oyster stocks have plunged in the Chesapeake. This resident wants to bring them back

A local news story from the U.S., reported by NPR News.

Local News · the U.S. · October 31, 2026

From NPR News

Oyster reefs once abounded in the Chesapeake, but overharvesting slashed their populations, leading to poorer water quality and less habitat for other species. Now, researchers and local residents are finding creative ways to bring their numbers back up.

Reported by NPR News, October 31, 2026. Read the full story at NPR News →

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