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Oystercatcher Comeback Story | Providence News
The American oystercatcher, once nearly wiped out by hunting and egg collection in New England, is making a dramatic comeback—with populations soaring 45% along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts since 2008. This success stems from targeted conservation efforts that tackle specific threats like human disturbance, predators, and sea-level rise. Collaboration among biologists and protections for other shorebirds like the piping plover have helped, but climate change and weakened environmental regulations now pose new risks. Their recovery is a powerful reminder of what’s possible with focused…
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