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Florida turns restaurant waste into reefs; fish and dolphins rebound
Published 20 July 2026 ยท us
Florida restored parts of the Gulf of Mexico by returning more than 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster and clam shells to the sea between 2007
Florida restored parts of the Gulf of Mexico by returning more than 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster and clam shells to the sea between 2007 and 2024. The shells helped rebuild oyster reefs, improve water quality and support the return of fish, turtles and dolphins to levels not seen in over 25 years.
Published: July 20, 2026 โข 5:58 PM IST ยท Updated: July 20, 2026 โข 6:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Florida restored parts of the Gulf of Mexico by returning more than 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster and clam shells to the sea between 2007 and 2024. The shells helped rebuild oyster reefs, improve water quality and support the return of fish, turtles and dolphins to levels not seen in over 25 years.