The Oyster Restoration Company

Today we have penned an open letter to #TimFarron MP expressing our concern about sewage dumping on the British shellfish industry. We hope that together we can make lasting change: https://lnkd.in/ewShbV-b #openletter #sewage #nativeoysters #shellfish

Teamwork makes the dreamwork! Thank you to everyone who made yesterday’s event a success! Together, we’re taking significant steps towards revitalising our waterways through native oyster restoration🌊 #WilderHumber #OysterRestoration #SpurnPoint

Yesterday was a huge success! Big thank you to everyone who joined The Oyster Restoration Company at Spurn Discovery Centre, including Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Ørsted Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and The Nature Conservancy! See some of our favourite moments below… 🌊🦪 #WilderHumber #OysterRestoration #Sustainability

Pioneering Oyster Restoration in the Humber Estuary! 🦪 Wilder Humber is making waves with a first-of-its-kind restoration method in the UK! The initiative is trialling "remote setting" to restore native European flat oysters in the Humber estuary, once home to vibrant oyster reefs now devastated by overfishing, pollution, and disease. This innovative technique will reduce transportation stress, cut costs, and increase survival rates of oysters—setting a new standard for restoration efforts. Over the next 5 years, 500,000 oysters will be reintroduced with hopes of building a biogenic oyster reef. Oyster reefs filter water, create marine habitats, and protect coastlines. With partners like The Nature Conservancy and The Oyster Restoration Company, this ambitious project aims to revive the Humber's biodiversity and safeguard its ecosystems for future generations. “Together, we are paving the way for further native oyster restoration projects, ensuring a healthier and more resilient environment for the future,” says Dr. Nik Sachlikidis, CEO of The Oyster Restoration Company. Stay tuned as we work to bring back these ecosystem heroes to the Humber and beyond! 💚 Read more about how remote setting works: https://lnkd.in/e-zuZSUg #WilderHumber is delivered by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, in partnership with Ørsted. 

🌊 We're thrilled to be featured on the BBC! 🦪 We are incredibly proud that the BBC has highlighted our mission to restore native oysters and protect marine ecosystems! The article delves into how native oyster restoration can make a significant impact on biodiversity, water quality, and the fight against climate change. 🌍 This recognition is a huge boost to our ongoing efforts, and we want to give a big shout-out to everyone involved in our projects, especially our own dedicated team, our collaborators, and all the communities joining our mission. Together, we’re making real progress for the health of our oceans and planet! Check out the full BBC article to learn more about how oysters are transforming marine habitats for the better: https://lnkd.in/dyDnUUWP Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Ørsted The Nature Conservancy #OysterRestoration #MarineConservation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #BBCCoverage #WilderHumber

The first barrier to native oyster restoration at scale is large volumes of disease-free larvae, which we at The Oyster Restoration Company are resolving. The second barrier is logistics. Today, we are trialling a new remote setting for the first time at Spurn Point alongside Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and The Nature Conservancy. This method is set to overcome the logistics barrier, and together we will restore native reefs at scale. #Sustainability #WilderHumber #OysterRestoration

Big thanks to NORA for highlighting this achievement! Our oysters have successfully journeyed from Northern Scotland to Helgoland, Germany, showcasing the dedication and hard work of both teams at Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research and The Oyster Restoration Company. This accomplishment involved thorough disease testing, challenging logistics, and navigating new border crossings. This pilot is set to support the future of restoration efforts across the UK and Europe. 🦪 If you're looking to kick-start your own project in the UK or Europe, please get in touch about spat and spat-on-shell production. Learn more about the trial here: https://loom.ly/cOjfLks

Happy National Oyster Day! What better way to celebrate than with our friends at the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust by committing to reintroduce over half a million native oysters as part of the Wilder Humber project! We think oysters deserve more than just one day in the spotlight as they play a crucial role in creating habitats for countless marine species, and this collaboration is all about bringing back the rich biodiversity to create a healthier, more resilient Humber estuary. Together, we can make a real difference! #NationalOysterDay #OysterRestoration #WildlifeConservation #WilderHumber #Biodiversity #SaveOurSeas

🌊 Site Visit Success! 🌊 We recently visited Iain Ross from The Deep Project at their site in Dornoch Firth, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and it's safe to say it was a successful trip! The native oysters (seen in Image 1) show an impressive growth of 3mm just this month, with six weeks of zero mortality! These numbers are crucial in ensuring the continued health and expansion of our oyster populations 🦪 Plus, we’re thrilled to have delivered 3,000 more oysters to The Deep Project, contributing to their incredible work in marine conservation and sustainability 🌟 #OysterGrowth #MarineConservation #SustainableAquaculture #TheDeepProject #OceanHealth #OysterRestoration

Do you have experience in the culture of microalgae and are ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dedicated Algae Technical Officer to join our team full-time! 🦪 Position: Algae Technical Officer 🦪 Location: Aultbea, North West Scotland 🦪 Schedule: Full-Time (37.5 hrs per week), Weekend Roster 🦪 Salary: Commensurate with experience In this role, you will manage twelve state-of-the-art photobioreactors, providing algae for the production of native flat oysters. Experience is highly regarded but not essential - we value dedication and a willingness to learn. The Oyster Restoration Company is dedicated to the restoration and conservation of native flat oysters. Our mission is to rejuvenate and preserve coastal ecosystems by leading innovative and sustainable oyster restoration initiatives. Interested? For more details, contact us at [email protected]