U.S. Coastlines Are Suffering

Decades of corporate polluting and unhindered development have left coastal habitats in tatters. Many waterways, once teaming with life, are now choked with toxins and no longer support the flora and fauna that used to thrive there. 

But what if one small species could help clean entire coastlines—every single day.  Oysters do exactly that. Each one can filter up to 50 gallons of water daily, removing excess nutrients, improving water clarity, and supporting the growth of seagrasses and other marine life. Together, oyster reefs act as living filtration systems, helping keep coastal ecosystems healthy and balanced.

But these natural defenses are disappearing. Decades of coastal development, pollution, and erosion have replaced natural shorelines with hardened structures like seawalls. While these structures may seem protective, they actually worsen erosion, degrade water quality, and eliminate vital habitat for marine species.

That’s why our partner, Greater Good Charities, is working with local organizations like Tampa Bay Watch to restore natural shorelines and remove harmful debris from coastal waters.

With your support, this work will:

• Expand fishing line recycling infrastructure and cleanup efforts
  
• Restore oyster reefs and other natural shoreline habitats
• Improve water quality and strengthen coastal ecosystems
• Recycle and prevent miles of fishing line from harming wildlife

This kind of restoration does more than protect ocean animals. Healthy shorelines help reduce erosion, absorb wave energy, and strengthen coastlines over time.

You can help restore these natural defenses. Donate now to protect the waters wildlife depends on.