Native oyster
Native oyster (Ostrea edulis)
Actions required
| Action | Lead Partner |
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Integrate oyster habitat protection in estuarine management plans and partnership projects. |
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| Ensure sustainability of wild oyster population harvest, particularly in the Solent. | |
| Prevent pollution of sites from terrigenous and marine sources. | |
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Work with local SFC / Shellfi sh Association of Great Britain to ensure that natural populations are protected. |
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| Promote the reporting of the species to the MarLIN ‘Sealife Signpost' (www.marlin.ac.uk) and via Shoresearch and Seasearch projects |