Achieving conservation and restoration outcomes through ecologically beneficial aquaculture
A range of conservation and restoration tools are needed to safeguard the structure and
function of aquatic ecosystems. Aquaculture, the culturing of aquatic organisms, often …
function of aquatic ecosystems. Aquaculture, the culturing of aquatic organisms, often …
Oyster restoration to recover ecosystem services
Oyster reef loss represents one of the most dramatic declines of a foundation species
worldwide. Oysters provide valuable ecosystem services (ES), including habitat …
worldwide. Oysters provide valuable ecosystem services (ES), including habitat …
Assessing the coastal protection services of natural mangrove forests and artificial rock revetments
Coastal flooding and erosion cause significant social and economic impacts, globally. There
is a growing interest in using natural habitats such as mangroves to defend coastlines. The …
is a growing interest in using natural habitats such as mangroves to defend coastlines. The …
[HTML][HTML] The coastal protection and blue carbon benefits of hybrid mangrove living shorelines
Hybrid living shorelines use a combination of engineered structures with natural ecosystems
to achieve coastal protection and habitat restoration outcomes, with added co-benefits such …
to achieve coastal protection and habitat restoration outcomes, with added co-benefits such …
[HTML][HTML] Sustainable oyster shell incorporated artificial reef concrete for living shorelines
M Rupasinghe, R San Nicolas, BS Lanham… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
An innovative pervious concrete containing recycled oyster shells for artificial reef structures
has been developed. The new artificial reef concrete incorporating oyster shells contained …
has been developed. The new artificial reef concrete incorporating oyster shells contained …
[HTML][HTML] Restoring estuarine ecosystems using nature-based solutions: Towards an integrated eco-engineering design guideline
Traditional solutions to estuarine flood risk management have typically involved the
implementation of static 'hard'shoreline protection structures, often at the expense of the …
implementation of static 'hard'shoreline protection structures, often at the expense of the …
Nature-based coastal defence: Developing the knowledge needed for wider implementation of living shorelines
Climate change and coastal urbanisation are accelerating the demand for protection against
erosion and flooding (Kirezci et al., 2020). Rising sea levels and an increased frequency …
erosion and flooding (Kirezci et al., 2020). Rising sea levels and an increased frequency …
Review of wave attenuation by artificial oyster reefs based on experimental analysis
W Xu, A Tao, R Wang, S Qin, J Fan, J Xing, F Wang… - Ocean …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, soft engineering coastal protection based on oyster reefs has emerged as a
sustainable solution. However, the mechanism and quantification of wave attenuation by …
sustainable solution. However, the mechanism and quantification of wave attenuation by …
Oysters' Integration on Submerged Breakwaters Offers New Adaptive Shoreline Protection in Low‐Energy Environments in the Face of Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise (SLR) and increasing storm frequency threaten coastal environments.
Engineering solutions such as breakwaters will become ineffective for wave attenuation and …
Engineering solutions such as breakwaters will become ineffective for wave attenuation and …
Ecological engineering with oysters enhances coastal resilience efforts
Coastal areas are especially vulnerable to habitat loss, sea-level rise, and other climate
change effects. Oyster-dominated eco-engineered reefs have been promoted as integral …
change effects. Oyster-dominated eco-engineered reefs have been promoted as integral …