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A Million Oysters for Bay Health | Annapolis News
A restaurant on Kent Island just planted a million oyster larvae to rebuild the Chesapeake Bay’s ecosystem — not for dinner, but to filter water and restore habitats. Using “oyster cuffs” and shell bags around old pier pilings, they’re creating new reefs that could filter millions of gallons daily. Led by owners like Walt Petrie and installer John Consoli, the project faced jellyfish stings — seen as a badge of honor — and cost just a few thousand dollars. Their goal? To prove this simple, affordable method can inspire waterfront businesses across the bay to join the restoration effort…
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