This is a virtual London Natural History Society talk by Celine Gamble from Zoological Society of London.
Oysters play important roles in ecosystems. Find out about their status, their decline, and about native oyster restoration efforts
Oysters are most commonly associated with a seafood restaurant on a plate, with a glass of champagne. However, our European native oyster provides us with a number of ecosystem services, such as cleaning our water and providing a home for other marine species. European native oysters have declined by over 95% over the past 150 years. During this presentation Celine will explore native oyster restoration efforts in the UK. She will also introduce a new website which will have a citizen science section to help identify biodiversity around oyster nurseries with underwater footage.
For more information about this event and other LNHS Virtual Talk Series events, please email virtualtalks@lnhs.org.uk or visit the London Natural History Society website.