European Native oysters (Ostrea edulis) are vital to maintaining the health and biodiversity of marine ecosystems, acting as natural water filters and creating habitats that support a variety of marine life. However, due to factors such as overfishing, habitat loss, and disease, native oyster populations have plummeted by more than 95% in the last century. Mossy Earth’s Cromarty Seascape project aims to help reverse these losses by restoring oyster reefs in the Cromarty Firth and re-establishing this keystone species in its natural environment.
“The Cromarty Seascape Initiative is a testament to what can be achieved by determined members of a local community that want to enact positive ecological change on their doorstep. The Oyster Restoration Company will play a key role in restoring this crucial habitat, and we look forward to seeing the impact of our combined efforts,” said Isla MacLeod, Conservation Biologist at Mossy Earth.
“The Donate and Collaborate Initiative embodies our belief that collaboration is key to achieving our mission of ecosystem restoration. By working together with organizations like Mossy Earth, we aim to demonstrate the power of collective action in driving meaningful environmental change,” added Dr. Nik Sachlikidis, CEO of The Oyster Restoration Company.
