A feasibility study according to Wikipedia is: “an assessment of the practicality of a proposed project or system. A feasibility study aims to objectively and rationally uncover the strengths and weaknesses of an existing business or proposed venture, opportunities and threats present in the natural environment, the resources required to carry through, and ultimately the prospects for success. Should I try “A Feasibility of restoring oyster reefs around City Island (specific area, like: Eastchester Bay etc?) based on the ongoing Billion Oyster Project and the historical dispositions”. 

There is a good article coverage of Billion Oyster Project, they have a website and a blog as well. They link to Living Breakwaters project. Is it important for my research? The fact that marine scientists, landscape architects and divers work together? There is as well an article describing City Island Oyster Project in Bronx Times, they have Facebook account and some video coverage. These could be supporting sources.

For proving biological possibility of such a project i need to look up the past of oyster reefs in New York Harbor and around City Island. Historical background. I don’t think that needs to be a very detailed source because its going to be my supporting one. Probably for the introduction part of my essay. I found today this book:

Waldman, John “2.Vita Marinae”, Hearbeats in the Muck: The History, Sea Life, and Environment of New York Harbor,Revised Edition, Fordham University Press, Empire State Editions, 2013, pp. 7-9.

Waldman gives a pretty tight and to the point description of historical background of oyster reefs in New York Harbor: from the colonists arrival, through the abundance for all, rich and poor, ending with decline in 1830, caused by over harvest and pollution. The book mentions City Island on p. 9 as the place where the first oyster beds were established by the oystermen. How do I need this? Is placing oyster beds where they use to grow naturally increasing the probability of success?

https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2019/01/16/oysters-breakwaters-new-york-mission-ahead.cnn-business/video/playlists/business-mission-ahead/

At this point I think I’m going to contact people involved in City Island Oyster project and see what I can find. 😉

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