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Colonisation of wind farms by oysters

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