The Wild Oysters Project completed detailed planning, extensive surveys, and collaborated with local representatives, with the aim of creating native oyster reefs covering a combined approximate 15,000m2 at the two restoration hubs. The restoration efforts in both the Tyne and Wear restoration hub and the Conwy Bay restoration hub have contributed towards native oyster restoration in these regions. In the Conwy Bay restoration hub, further work is due to take place to complete the habitat restoration. The lessons learned through The Wild Oysters Project provide valuable guidance for future large-scale restoration initiatives, emphasising the importance of thorough planning, community engagement, and adaptability in the face of unforeseen challenges.
The Four Horsemen of the UK Fisheries Policy Apocalypse
The UK has the responsibility, and the policy frameworks available, to provide meaningful and lasting protection to all its marine areas. This includes the government proceeding with and concluding its plans to remove bottom trawling from MPAs, safeguarding the biodiversity and habitats that they were designed to protect.
28 September 2025