Florida’s Oyster Shell Experiment Transformed the Coastline — And Nobody Saw It Coming
Florida’s bold experiment dumping 500,000 tons of discarded oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico has stunned scientists and fishermen alike, transforming desolate seafloors into thriving reefs. What was widely condemned as ecological sabotage is now hailed as a groundbreaking restoration success with sweeping environmental and economic impacts. Between 2007 and 2024, the Florida Fish … Read more