♻️ 🦪 Did you know that your food scraps could change the shape of the land you live on? Discarded oyster shells have been altering the landscape of Georgia barrier islands, particularly those of the Muskogee Creek Nation. Jacob Holland-Lulewicz, a Penn State Assistant Professor of Anthropology, and other archaeologists have spent years researching the islands. 🌊 Being a large part of the settlers' diets, these oyster shells have changed the land's elevation and protected portions of the coastline from high tides, hurricanes, and tropical storms. 🔗 Want to read more about what Holland-Lulewicz has to say about the study? Read more at the link in our bio! pennstate sustainpsu #PennState #WeAre #PennStateLiberalArts #Research #Anthropology #CoastalArchaeology #History #BarrierIslands