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Huge concrete-like cubes deployed in North Sea to protect oysters from storms

Specialised concrete reef cubes housing 4,000 native oysters were deployed to protect species from storms and boost coastal biodiversity in a five-year restoration project.

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Marine conservationists from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and nature charity Groundwork released 20 specialised oyster reef cubes, made from six tonnes of sea water-resistant concrete alternative, called Marine Crete, off the coast of Tyne and Wear

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'Cubes' containing 4,000 oysters deployed off the North East coast

Oyster “cubes” have been released off the North East coast.

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Huge concrete-like cubes deployed in North Sea to protect oysters from storms

The efforts are part of a five-year restoration and conservation project for the Tyne and Wear area.

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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