14-year-old Demi Johnson recognized by National Geographic for growing 1,000+ oysters to restore Gulf oyster reefs in Mississippi.
14-year-old Demi Johnson, a ninth grader in Mississippi, has been recognized by the National Geographic Society for growing over 1,000 oysters in an effort to restore oyster reefs in the Gulf waters of Mississippi. The past two decades have seen a decline in oyster habitats due to natural and human-induced disasters. Johnson's work is expected to boost oyster populations and contribute to reef restoration.
June 24, 2024
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