This report provides a detailed overview of the logistical requirements, methodology and monitoring results with regards to the oyster nurseries installed by the Wild Oysters Project in Conwy Bay restoration hub in North Wales and the Tyne and Wear restoration hub in North East England. Native oyster nurseries are a system specifically designed to house adult breeding oysters and provide a larval input into an area with no or very few wild native oysters. The methods of site selection, cage design and nursery monitoring protocols are also presented within this report. The oyster nurseries installed in the marina sites were monitored regularly throughout the duration of the project from April 2021 to October 2023, along with the associated biodiversity of marine animals interacting with the oyster nurseries. We found that the growth, survival and reproductive potential of the oysters was good across both restoration hubs. There was clear correlation between growth and time, and clear spikes in mortality that coincided with the increased water temperatures and spawning activity.
Understanding Tourist Resort Seafood Sourcing Practices in the Maldives
New report by Blue Marine and Maldives Resilient Reefs explores Maldives resort local seafood supply chains and recommends future management actions.
28 November 2025