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A Little Good News

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 Aren't you ready for even just a little bit of good news?  I know I am. So here it is. https://www.billionoysterproject.org The oyster is more than just a delicious and luxurious treat.  with a little help from us, it's going to save the Planet, starting with New York Harbor! Here are some of the reasons to love your oysters besides the fact that they're adorable, at least in Tenniel's  illustration for Alice in Wonderland and The Walrus and the Carpenter.  \ Oysters are a sustainable food across the board;    not only do they  have no negative impact on the environment but oyster farming has a positive impact on the environment in these ways. The Oyster is a Keystone species which means that  Oyster beds provide architectural  complexity and structure which serves as an essential habitat for many other species to raise their young and hide from predators.  Oyster reefs act as barriers to storms and tides, preventing...