A bottleneck in restoring self-sustaining beds of the European oyster (Ostrea edulis) is the successful development and settlement of larvae to bottom habitats. These processes are largely governed by temperature but a mechanistic understanding of larval performance across ecologically relevant temperatures …

Native (flat) oyster (Ostrea edulis) beds, once a major component of the North Sea, largely disappeared from the region in the late 19th century. Flat oyster restoration is taking place at a number of locations in the North Sea. When flat oyster beds are restored in areas where O. edulis is functionally …

The cultivation of oysters is one of the oldest forms of aquaculture and accounts for more than 50% of the global seafood supply. With a growing world population, the demand will most likely increase. New and improved techniques will be necessary to keep up with the rising demands and threats that surround …

De Japanse oesterboorder (Ocinebrellus inornatus) is een aquatische roofslak die zich voedt met de Japanse oester (Magallana gigas) als de Zeeuwse platte oester (Ostrea edulis). De oesterboorder boort door middel van zijn tong een gaatje in de schelp van de Japanse- en Zeeuwse platte oester en zuigt …