Thousands of Oysters Are Being Re-Introduced to Dublin Bay as Nature's Super Water Cleaners

Thousands of oysters are being re-introduced to Dublin Bay as nature's super water cleaners

Thousands of oysters are being re-introduced to Dublin Bay as nature’s super water cleaners

The project team heading for the oyster beds. Fiona ReganFor over 200 years, native oysters (Ostrea edulis) have been absent in Dublin Bay. Once abundant along the Irish coast, they thrived in the sheltered estuaries and tidal flats that shaped the city’s maritime life. Historical records from the 18th and early 19th centuries describe vast oyster beds stretching across the bay. They were a vital food source, a cornerstone of coastal trade and a…

Marina oysters can help tackle water pollution - County Down Spectator

THE WATER cleaning capabilities of Bangor’s oyster nursery has been hailed as ‘amazing’ by North Down MLA Peter Martin. The DUP Assemblyman recently visited the Bangor Marina based facility when he learned of the positive impact they have on local waters. “I was delighted to be down at Bangor Marina examining the Oyster Nursery and hearing how these amazing creatures can clean our oceans in an environmentally friendly way,” he said. “Each oyster…