Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe’s coastline—but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century ago, new research shows. The paper, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, is titled “Records reveal the vast historical extent of European oyster reef ecosystems.” Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe’s coastline—but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century ago, new research shows. The paper, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, is titled “Records reveal the vast historical extent of European oyster reef ecosystems.” Plants & Animals Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Study reveals oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts—now they’re gone
