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97 NOVEMBER 2018 scheduled public talks per week and educating Maritime Gloucester visitors were part of Puishys's summer schedule. In addition to teaching how oysters benefit oceans, the Massachusetts Oyster Project is helping to allay fears that newly placed oysters might encroach on the local shellfish- ing community. "A lot of people on the North Shore are concerned because it's typically regarded as clam territory," says Sarah Valencik, a Gloucester resident and volunteer with the Massachusetts Oyster Project. "We're not trying to replace the clams with oysters; they don't do well in the same environment. Some people don't know that." She notes that unlike clams, oysters grow best on rocky substrate; in fact, the best place for them to grow is on top of other oyster shells. at's why the Massachusetts Oyster Project also works with restaurants to recycle oyster shells back into the ocean to help the baby oysters grow. Cullen hopes the upweller projects will continue indefi- nitely. At the same time, the Massachusetts Oyster Project will continue its work growing and relocating oysters and educating people about these incredible shellfish. CONTACT massoyster.org Oysters are released into the Annisquam River. Boston's Finest Furniture on Consignment 43 Enon Street (Rte 1A), North Beverly | (978) 969-1115 bostonconsignment.com | info@bostonconsigns.com |