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October 6, 2023

Happy National Seafood Month!

Since 2019, NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Marine Resources Administration has been working to enhance oyster habitat with the Shell Recycling Program. Throughout the year, discarded oyster and clam shells are collected weekly from restaurant partners in Atlantic City. The Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoDock’s Oyster House, Knife & Fork InnGolden Nugget CasinoBorgata Hotel, Casino & SpaResorts Casino & HotelDougherty’s Steakhouse & Raw Bar, and the Tropicana Casino are helping our local oyster populations by providing the shell they need to grow and succeed!

Please see the video below, and don’t forget to visit restaurants in Atlantic City as they wrap up Atlantic City Restaurant Week!

Shell Recycling Program and Partner Information

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Created: October 6th, 2023