Healthy oyster reefs are capable of cleaning our coastal waters and providing important habitat for marine life. The Wild Oysters Project aims to restore these essential habitats, to help create a resilient marine environment for people and wildlife, and improve understanding of native oyster restoration methods and broader ecosystem recovery.
Key aspects of the Wild Oysters Project’s work includes an initial oyster reef deployed off the coast
of Whitburn in October 2023, and continued monitoring of this reef to understand its effectiveness and inform the future development of the project. Along with oyster nurseries in Sunderland Marina, which are monitored monthly with help of volunteers, and the delivery of the Project’s large outreach and engagement programme.
