Windfarms help boost oyster reef recovery

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Source: RWE

The Oyster Restoration Company (TORC) is working with leading offshore windfarm developers to reintroduce native oysters to the North Sea after centuries of overfishing.

In partnership with global energy giant RWE, TORC has completed a feasibility project proving that large-scale oyster restoration is possible at operational offshore windfarms - bringing new hope for marine biodiversity recovery.

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