Responsibility
As North Carolina restores oyster reefs, a case for regenerative aquaculture grows
Restoring oyster reefs in North Carolina boosts the economy, strengthens ecosystems and showcases the value of regenerative aquaculture.
Responsibility
Study: Oysters play unexpected role in protecting blue crabs from disease
By filtering parasites from the water, oysters can lower disease risk for juvenile blue crabs, adding to the ecological benefits of oyster reefs.
Intelligence
Underwater cameras facilitate large-scale study of oyster reef habitat in Chesapeake Bay
An innovative technique using underwater cameras illuminates how management practices and environmental conditions affect oyster reef habitats.
Responsibility
Reef restoration highlights New Hampshire’s Oyster Week
Researchers say native oyster reefs in the Great Bay Estuary cover about 80 acres thanks to restoration efforts over the past two decades.
Innovation & Investment
Can drones detect early signs of oyster reef deterioration?
New research shows that the digital elevation map produced by drones can accurately determine the condition of an oyster reef.
Responsibility
Lightweight oyster reefs reduce coastal erosion
A technique to stimulate oyster growth in the form of an oyster reef breakwater is being developed at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.