Ostrea edulis Linnaeus
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences
Inv 60520
Due to overfishing and disease, the European oyster has become very rare in the southern North Sea since the late 19th century. In addition to reintroduction projects, the colonisation of wind farms by oysters is being studied.
Underwater photo
Image: ©IRSNB/MARECO
Specimens in alcohol
Image: ©IRSNB/KBIN
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (KBIN-IRNSB)