Study: Europe's Oyster Reefs Were Once The Size Of Northern Ireland; Today's Remnants Are A Few Meters Square

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1. Restoring oyster beds seems like a great thing to do.

Studies show oyster reef restoration can work out well — given enough time

Research has shown that oyster restoration projects in the U.S. have been largely successful, but ecosystem benefits may take decades to fully emerge.

In a study published in Conservation Biology, scientists synthesized data on the restoration of eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) reefs in the U.S. They found that such projects improved the local ecosystem by increasing oyster production by a multiple of 21. Restored oyster reefs also enhanced habitat for fish and shellfish by 34-97% and increased nitrogen cycling by 54-95%, which helps improve water quality.

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https://news.mongabay.com/2023/05/studies-show-oyster-reef-restoration-can-work-out-well-given-enough-time/

I wonder how well crushed concrete from road, highway, and dam removal projects would work as a substrate...