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.
Europe’s Hidden Tuna Empire: Uncovering the true ownership of the Indian Ocean purse seine fleet
The European Union has held a dominant position among Indian Ocean tuna fleets since the 1980s, despite the ocean’s distance from Europe. At times, vessels flying Spanish or French flags accounted for nearly 40 per cent of the catch of the region’s three key tropical tuna species: skipjack, yellowfin and bigeye.
07 May 2026
