Diverse genetics seen as foundation for restoring North Sea oyster habitats
The European flat oyster has declined so severely in the North Sea that it no longer forms functional reefs, eliminating habitat for over 100 species. Researchers emphasize that genetic diversity is crucial for restoration efforts to rebuild these three-dimensional structures and their associated biodiversity.
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