Scientists bred 39 surviving clams in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon; they have since outplanted 65 million

Times of India reports that Florida's Indian River Lagoon is recovering after decades of environmental decline. The effort began with a critical discovery: in 2018, scientists found just thirty-nine clams surviving in the lagoon, nearly extinct from overharvesting and algal blooms. They bred those thirty-nine survivors, and have since released sixty-five million juvenile and adult clams—specially selected 'super clams'—back into the water. Scientists are also restoring seagrass beds, reefs, and wetlands, while local governments work to reduce runoff to support the lagoon's ongoing restoration.

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