Florida restored a degraded oyster reef in 2018; density rose to 91 per sq m in six months and 244 by year five

Florida's Lone Cabbage Reef, once a thriving oyster habitat, faced severe decline. In 2018, researchers rebuilt the reef using dolomite limestone to create suitable surfaces for oyster larvae. Over five years, oyster populations significantly increased, reaching densities of 244 oysters per square metre by 2023. This restoration benefited local fisheries.