March 26, 2023 — The Nature Conservancy and The Pew Charitable Trusts announced its Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration (SOAR) project has received USD 6.3 million (EUR 5.8 million) in additional funding.
SOAR aims to restore coastal ecosystems, foster a thriving aquaculture industry, and increase diversity and equity within the oyster aquaculture industry. The new funding builds upon the initial USD 5 million (EUR 4.6 million) phase one of the SOAR program.