On Nov. 6, the first cultivation process began for about 20,000 6-month-old European flat oysters in Yamada Bay off this town, home to a thriving oyster aquaculture. By Nov. 11, 16 farmers were ...

Europe's seas were home to sprawling oyster reefs more than six generations ago. These reefs spanned many miles and were filled with millions of oysters. Today, the reefs have vanished, and the ...

specifically the European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis). These intracellular protozoan parasites have been linked to severe declines in oyster populations across Europe, particularly in the ...

Restoration Forth is a major marine restoration programme working with communities to restore seagrass habitats and European flat oyster populations in the Firth of Forth. Restoration Forth will ...

HIROSHIMA--As Japan’s largest oyster producer, Hiroshima Prefecture is aiming to expand its sales networks overseas as it will export homegrown oysters to Europe for the first time. After an ...