Successful rearing of Ostrea edulis from parents originating from the Wadden Sea, the Netherlands

Since 2017, the European flat oyster ( Ostrea edulis ) reappeared in the Wadden Sea after decades of absence. In several countries, restoration and reinforcement projects have been initiated. Better insight in Ostrea behaviour is needed to ensure sustainable conservation in the future. In order to acquire substantial numbers of oysters for eco-physiological and transplant experiments without threatening the small local population, indoor rearing facilities were set-up at Royal NIOZ. Here, a broodstock of 38 adults originating from the western Wadden Sea, produced over 21 million larvae in 10 b... Mehr ...