They survived Hurricane Helene. Here’s how they’re doing a year later – Grist

The powerful storm caught many people off guard as it drove through six states. As devastating as it was, did Helene truly change anything?…
How much carbon can oysters store? Scientists are trying to find out – Grist

Scientists all along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are trying to bring oyster populations back, and not just because they’re a popular food. Oysters are also important for healthy coastal ecosystems. And researchers are now studying how creating new oyster reefs could help fight climate change by sequestering carbon…