- Oyster Reefs Are Thriving: More than 1,000 oyster domes have been deployed, providing a strong foundation for oyster growth and attracting fish, crabs, and dolphins.
- Water Quality and Wildlife Rebound: Researchers report visibly clearer water and the return of vital seagrass, which supports a wide range of marine life.
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Upstream Conservation Matters: Forest conservation efforts in the Apalachee Bay watershed are helping protect the water sources that feed into these coastal ecosystems.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
In the quiet coastal waters of Wakulla County, something remarkable is happening beneath the surface. Just a year after the Wakulla Environmental Institute launched a reef restoration project by deploying oyster domes, the local marine environment is thriving.
“We’ve seen a clear transformation,” says Alexis Howard with the Wakulla Environmental Institute. “You can see the difference in the water clarity… now when we go out and visit, you see dolphins, fish, crabs, and of course the domes loaded with oysters.”…