Oyster restoration in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters: locating suitable sites
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Local
VALUE £37,245
WHERE Gibraltar
Summary
The European Native Oyster was once abundant in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW) but suffered a dramatic decline during the 19th Century, likely due to overfishing. This project will assess the feasibility of restoring oyster populations to BGTW by compiling local knowledge and sampling potential habitats to identify sites that are suitable for oyster restoration. Outcomes will include establishment of a citizen science, local stakeholder and community network that will support future restoration efforts, and in-territory training and capacity building.
