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500,000 Tons of Shells in Sea After 20 Years
The article discusses the experience of restoring marine life in the Gulf of Mexico through the use of recycled oyster shells, which have been reintroduced into the waters since 2007, surpassing a total of over 500,000 tons by 2024. The initiative focuses on converting shell waste into artificial reefs that help create new marine habitats supporting diverse species such as fish and crustaceans, and contribute to improving water quality and reducing coastal erosion. Despite positive results in the recovery of some species, challenges remain, especially considering the loss of 85% of the historic oyster beds in the Gulf over two centuries. This underscores the importance of natural solutions in the efforts to sustain marine ecosystems.
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