Climate Change
For Marine Species Across New York Harbor, the Oyster Is Their World
As water quality improves, Pete Malinowski wants to fill New York City Harbor with oyster reefs, creating a habitat for the many marine species that once thrived in these estuaries.
A small boat sped down the Hudson River as passengers admired the views of lower Manhattan skyscrapers and the open water. Occasionally, the boat rebounded high into the air as it bounced off the waves from the ferries operating in the waterway, causing the more inexperienced boaters to lurch forward.
For Marine Species Across New York Harbor, the Oyster Is Their World