A new study has found that European flat oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe’s coastline.
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How The Royal Navy is helping to restore native oysters
An unlikely collaboration between the Royal Navy and a native oyster restoration project is aiming to help restore oyster populations and improve water quality in the Solent, Hampshire.
Forgotten old map reveals mussel power
Affordable, plentiful – delicious, we all know mussels are great. However, thanks to a recently discovered historic map, it turns out that mussels are also good for the health of our oceans.
Rejoice: Poole clam and cockle season underway
It’s the most wonderful time of the year famously sang Andy Williams. However, had the American singer been born in Poole, Dorset then he probably would have been singing about the opening of the clam and cockle season, and not yuletide fun.
A hidden benefit of eating mussels revealed
High in protein and low in fat, the humble (and affordable) mussel is an underappreciated and unloved seafood superstar. However, in addition to its benefits to us as a vitamin-rich food source, new research has revealed that farmed mussels also play a key role in improving the health of our oceans.