Six million pounds of fossilized shell now form the largest reef ever built by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Designed to withstand hurricanes, it could soon host thousands of oysters per square meter—filtering Gulf waters and drawing back fish, crabs, and even manatees. Researchers will track its growth every six months as part of a mission to restore Charlotte Harbor’s reefs. Read more on winknews.com #winknews #southwestflorida #environmental | WINK News