WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Oyster Restoration Investments Net Positive Returns for Economy and Environment A report by the North Carolina Coastal Federation (link is external) shows that NOAA and our partners' investment in oyster restoration produces almost double the amount in economic and environmental benefits. The economic report (link is external) (PDF, 43 pages) found that for every $1 spent on oyster reef  more