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Intertidal Oyster Reef Mapping and Population Analysis in West Galveston Bay, Texas

Ecologies
Intertidal reefs comprised of the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) are an important habitat type within the estuarine landscape and provide many unique ecosystem services. Within West Galveston Bay (WGB), Texas, this type of reef plays an important
Marc H. Hanke, Amanda Hackney, Susan A. Heath   +2 more
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Hydrodynamic and sediment dynamic impact of human engineering activity on Liyashan oyster reefs, China

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022
As human activity increases, coastal ecosystems are becoming increasingly vulnerable to a range of challenges. Oyster reefs are coastal ecosystems that provide habitats for a diverse range of marine species while also purifying water and providing ...
Feng Luo, Feng Luo, Feng Luo, Zhipeng Chen, Hongbo Wu, Fei Zhu, Jingwei Zeng, Weimin Quan   +7 more
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European Native Oyster Reef Ecosystems Are Universally Collapsed

Conservation Letters, 2023
ABSTRACT Oyster reefs are often referred to as the temperate functional equivalent of coral reefs. Yet evidence for this analogy was lacking for the European native species Ostrea edulis .
zu Ermgassen, Philine S. E., McCormick, Hannah, Debney, Alison, Fariñas‐Franco, José M., Gamble, Celine, Gillies, Chris, Hancock, Boze, Laugen, Ane T., Pouvreau, Stéphane, Preston, Joanne, Sanderson, William G., Strand, Åsa, Thurstan, Ruth H.   +12 more
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Twelve principles for successful governance of community‐based coastal marine restoration

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Global agreements, such as the Global Biodiversity Framework, call for urgent, large‐scale action to halt biodiversity loss through a whole‐of‐society approach. Community‐based restoration can play a crucial role in achieving this goal, yet there remains limited understanding of what makes these projects effective and sustainable.
Michelle M. Holian, Sean D. Connell, Dominic McAfee   +2 more
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Extensive spatial impacts of oyster reefs on an intertidal mudflat community via predator facilitation

Communications Biology, 2022
A spatial analysis of the mudflat community of Bourgneuf Bay, France before and after experimental oyster reef removal reveals the role of oyster reefs in influencing microphytobenthos via predator facilitation.
Carl J. Reddin, Priscilla Decottignies, Lise Bacouillard, Laurent Barillé, Stanislas F. Dubois, Caroline Echappé, Pierre Gernez, Bruno Jesus, Vona Méléder, Paulina S. Nätscher, Vincent Turpin, Daniela Zeppilli, Nadescha Zwerschke, Anik Brind’Amour, Bruno Cognie   +14 more
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Black mangrove growth and root architecture in recycled glass sand: testing a new substrate for coastal restoration

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
As coastal regions experience accelerating land loss, artificial substrates may be useful in restoration efforts to replenish sediment and facilitate plant colonization. Recycled glass sand is a potential artificial substrate for marsh building due to its sustainability, availability, and similarity to natural substrates.
Kathryn H. Fronabarger, Alan J. Deogracias III, Kacey Lange, Elizabeth H. MacDougal, Bek X. L. Markel, Sunshine A. Van Bael, Emily C. Farrer   +6 more
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Feasibility of restoring native oyster reefs in highly modified urban estuaries

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Urbanized estuaries are highly altered systems characterized by modified shorelines, degraded marine habitats, and abundant non‐native species. In South Australia's largest urbanized estuary, community‐based restoration initiatives aim to restore native flat oyster reefs (Ostrea angasi) lost over a century ago.
Ishtar Kenny, Sean D. Connell, Dominic McAfee   +2 more
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Tributary‐scale oyster reef restoration in Harris Creek, Maryland: lessons from a decade of planning, implementing, and monitoring

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction In response to the decline of eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) populations in Chesapeake Bay, a large‐scale restoration initiative was launched in Harris Creek, Maryland, in 2011. This effort marked a shift from fragmented projects toward a coordinated, sanctuary‐based approach to oyster restoration.
Stephanie R. Westby, Steve Allen, Jodi Dew‐Baxter, David Bruce, Olivia N. Caretti, Jay Lazar, Jennica Moffat, Laurinda Serafin, Ward Slacum, Angela Sowers, Eric Weissberger   +10 more
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The shoreline protection potential of oyster reefs: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nature-Based Solutions
Nature-based solutions for erosion control that incorporate oyster reefs, alone or in combination with other habitats, are an increasingly popular approach due to their potential to protect shorelines and enhance oyster production. However, the extent to
Jessica R. Fergel, Robert E. Isdell, Gabriella DiPetto, Karinna Nunez, Sean T. Gregory, Evan Hill, Donna Marie Bilkovic   +6 more
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Which attributes of restored oyster reefs provide the best habitat for sportfish?

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Restoration practitioners seek to restore oyster ecosystems as habitat designed for species targeted by recreational fisheries, but they require information on which specific habitat parameters of oyster reefs are preferred by fish.
Matthew S. Kendall, Brianna V. Cahill, Laughlin Siceloff, Victoria M. Congdon, Christopher Biggs, Katie M. Swanson, Terry A. Palmer   +6 more
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