Oyster Reef Recovery Act of 2025

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create a grant program to help protect and restore oyster reefs, which are large clusters of living oysters and shells that serve as homes for other ocean animals and plants. The grants can be used for things like research, building projects, monitoring, workforce training, and sharing information related to oyster reef conservation. A wide range of groups can apply for the grants, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, colleges, shellfish growers and harvesters, and private individuals or businesses. Applicants must show that their projects will not get in the way of fishing or other water-related activities in the area.

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