Oyster Reef Restoration Could Yield Trillions in Ecosystem Benefits

A *Frontiers in Marine Science* study estimates that fully restoring oyster reefs in the top ten global hotspot countries could generate a Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) of $12 trillion annually. This research highlights the substantial, often underestimated, economic and ecological value of oyster reefs for planetary health and human well-being, underscoring the urgent need for their protection and restoration efforts worldwide.