For a research assignment about oyster reef restoration, a student has gathered these notes: - Oyster reefs are made of living oysters and accumulated shells. - The reefs can slow waves before they reach a shoreline. - Oysters filter particles from water as they feed. - A restored reef near Bay Point reduced shoreline erosion and improved water clarity. The student's goal is to explain the significance of the restored oyster reef. Which choice most effectively synthesizes the notes for that goal?