Thousands of Oysters from local restaurants cure in the sun, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Violet, La. They will eventually be used to fight coastal erosion along the southern most parts of the state. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)
Michael Boris, with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL), shows off thousands of Oyster shells that will eventually be used to fight coastal erosion along the southern most parts of the state, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Violet, La. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)
Michael Boris, with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL), shows off an oyster shell next to a butter knife which both came from a local restaurant, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Violet, La. The shells will eventually be used to fight coastal erosion along the southern most parts of the state. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)