Check this new article about conservation aquaculture of native oysters. Also, here is a press release from UCSB and a two-page summary of the results.
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“The study published in Plos One, recommends locations and methods for the strategic expansion of conservation aquaculture to bring back Olympia oyster populations…”
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“Our collaborative process engaging diverse stakeholders including managers, scientists, Indigenous Tribal representatives, and shellfish growers can be used elsewhere to seek win-win opportunities to expand conservation aquaculture where benefits are maximized for both people and imperiled species.”
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“They developed a clear framework for decision making that considered conservation goals and human needs together. The project includes recommendations to strategically use conservation aquaculture where the rewards outweigh the risks.”
Julio Lorda 