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  "id": 16322933,
  "title": "Louisiana's 200-ton shell reef sees oyster density rise from 52 to 130 per sq m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/louisianas-200-ton-shell-reef-sees-oyster-density-rise-from-52-to-130",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T11:33:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/louisiana-volunteers-used-200-tons-of-discarded-oyster-shells-to-build-a-400-foot-barrier-near-an-indigenous-village-two-years-later-live-oyster-density-jumped-from-52-to-130-per-square-metre/articleshow/135167758.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Dedicated volunteers have harnessed recycled oyster shells to construct a vital reef in Grand Bayou Indian Village, aimed at addressing the critical challenges of land loss driven by erosion and climate change. Initial monitoring results reveal a promising boost in live oyster populations after just a year. This reef acts as a safeguard and essential habitat, underscoring how community-driven…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}