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Florida returns 500,000 tonnes of recycled shells to Gulf, rebuilding oyster reefs

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Florida carried out a large-scale marine restoration effort in the Gulf of Mexico spanning from 2007 to 2024. The project involved returning over 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster and clam shells to the sea. These shells served as the foundation for rebuilding oyster reefs that had previously degraded. The initiative also led to measurable improvements in water quality across the affected areas. As a result, marine life including fish, turtles, and dolphins have returned to population levels not recorded in more than 25 years.

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