Billion Oyster Project

Thank you Erica – and the team at Baylander – for bringing oyster knowledge and hands-on learning experiences to West Harlem! 🦪🦪🦪 #communityscience at its finest! #oystermonitoring

Wild oysters are growing on ReefCycle concrete in NY Harbor! This is a tidal wave of progress in validating our material for coastal restoration and resiliency efforts. Thank you Jennifer Zhu, Ph.D., Billion Oyster Project, and the OpenIDEO Climate Resiliency Challenge partners for your support and partnership as we imitate nature to grow material.

Epic shots! Thanks for helping us out! ♻️💪🦪

If you like eating oysters, check out our latest feature on Thrillist's 'The Extra Mile'; a peek inside our partnership with Gramercy Tavern and over 70 other restaurants across NYC to recycle discarded shells and turn them into the foundation for new oyster reefs in our waterways. This brilliant series seeks to uncover the inner workings of the places we travel to and how your next trip can include more than a visit to the Statue of Liberty. Whether you're visiting NYC for the day or staying the month, getting involved with Billion Oyster Project is a great way to make a difference before you head home. Watch Here: https://bit.ly/3L2PZ1S Get Involved: https://lnkd.in/gcjCRjk #NYC #UnionSquareHospitality #SustainableSeafood #EcoDining

🎓 A huge congratulations to @HarborSchool's Class of 2024 from all of us at Billion Oyster Project! Today, you’ve earned your diplomas and stepped up as future leaders on our shorelines and out to the high seas. 🌊 What you’ve achieved here will carry you far beyond the reach of a GPA. Your dedication to your chosen studies, sustainability, and shared environment inspires even the most seasoned waterfront professionals. We can’t wait to see the positive impact you’ll make on our oceans and beyond. Thank you for serving our waterways and fellow New Yorkers while tackling your high school journeys. Good luck in this next chapter—we’re here to support you! 🦪🌟 #HarborSchoolGrads #FutureLeaders #OceanConservation

We'd like to recognize and thank Riverkeeper's John Lipscomb for 24 years of service safeguarding the #HudsonRiver, and congratulate Billion Oyster Project and New York Harbor School alum Luis Melendez as he trains to follow in John's footsteps as the organization's next boat captain! Read more about these dedicated maritime professionals: https://lnkd.in/ghjHF8iU

Today, in honor of #Juneteenth, we want to thank everyone who spoke, and listened, at our River to River: Stories from the Stoop event this past Saturday – in partnership with LMCC. Here are a few moments from the event, which featured the voices of Vienna Carroll, Ben "Moody" Harney, New York Harbor School grad Courtney Knight, Cassandra Moody of the Sandy Ground Historical Society, and more. Billion Oyster Project will continue to lift Black voices and make space for understanding history, sharing stories, and increasing representation – especially in marine and maritime spaces.

I'm looking forward to speaking at SailGP Champions for Change, supported by Apex Group Ltd this Friday at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. Champions for Change is SailGP's thought leadership network, uniting global changemakers, to drive positive change for a Better Sport and Better Planet. #SailGP #RaceForTheFuture #BillionOysterProject

Join Billion Oyster Project and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council this Saturday, Jun 15, from 5–7:30pm for "Stories from the Stoop"! Love for NY’s Waterways is a storytelling and open mic event that celebrates the legacy of the African-American water stewards of New York. Celebrating #Juneteenth, while raising awareness about Billion Oyster Project and highlighting the rich history of New York's waterfront, Stoop Stories revolves around the intertwining narratives of the New York waterfront, environmental activism, cultural heritage, and personal experiences. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gdVPTaE5

Last chance to be a part of tonight's climate discussions sparked by a reading of scenes from Ibsen's "An Enemy of The People" - featuring performances by Bill Murray, Kathryn Erbe, Taylor Shilling, and more. If you're attending in person, stop by our table to say hi or join virtually with thousands around the globe. https://bit.ly/45ppJIn #ExtinctionRebellion #ClimateCrisisTalks