A century-old shipwreck off the coast of Belgium has been repurposed as a breeding ground for rare flat oysters, in a bid to restore North Sea biodiversity. As part of the EU-funded “Belreefs” project, 200,000 oyster larvae were placed in the wreck’s hull in July – marking a major step in efforts to revive a species nearly wiped out by overfishing, disease, and environmental degradation.
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🌟The Bright Side: Belgium uses shipwreck to revive rare North Sea oysters
Emma Reynolds
Emma Reynolds is a senior journalist at Mirror Brief, covering world affairs, politics, and cultural trends for over eight years. She is passionate about unbiased reporting and delivering in-depth stories that matter.
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