A5065741866- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Marine and Offshore Engineering Studies
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Marine and environmental studies
- Arctic and Antarctic ice dynamics
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Maritime Navigation and Safety
- Offshore Engineering and Technologies
Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung
2013-2025
University of California, Davis
2020
Griffith University
2020
Hochschule Bremerhaven
2016
University of Bremen
2011-2013
Efforts to restore the native oyster Ostrea edulis and its associated habitats are gaining momentum across Europe. Several projects currently running or being planned. To maximize success of these, it is crucial draw on existing knowledge experience in order design, plan implement restoration activities a sustainable constructive approach. For development best practice recommendations promote multidimensional technology exchange, Native Oyster Restoration Alliance (NORA) was formed by...
Abstract Widespread global declines in shellfish reefs (ecosystem‐forming bivalves such as oysters and mussels) have led to growing interest their restoration protection. With projects now occurring on four continents at least seven countries, guidelines for these ecosystems been developed based experience over the past two decades. The following key elements of are outlined: (a) case reef securing financial resources; (b) planning, feasibility, goal setting; (c) biosecurity permitting; (d)...
Marine ecosystems of temperate regions are highly modified by human activity and far from their original natural status. The North Sea, known as an intensively used area, has lost its offshore oyster grounds due to overexploitation in a relatively short time. Native beds once abundant ecologically important biogenic reef-type have vanished the Sea ecosystem most areas both former distribution magnitude. Worldwide, stocks been severely exploited over past centuries. According estimates, about...
Abstract Bivalve habitat restoration is growing in geographic extent and scale globally. While addressing the wide‐scale loss of these biogenic habitats still a key motivation behind efforts, stakeholders funders are increasingly drawn to shellfish for many ecosystem services provide. There clear evidence provision from species targeted USA, particular Crassostrea virginica . Ecosystem services, however, remain largely unquantified or even undescribed majority other restoration. A structured...
Plastic forms, including plastiglomerate, pyroplastic, plasticrusts, anthropoquinas, plastistone and plastitar, were recorded worldwide. These plastic forms derive from geochemical or geophysical interactions such as heat-induced fusion with rock in campfires, incomplete combustion, water motion-driven abrasion the rocky intertidal zone, deposition hardened sediments bonding tar. Thereby, these can profoundly influence fate of plastics environment. This study characterized three novel...
Abstract Oyster reefs are among the most threatened marine habitats globally. In Europe, oyster have been extirpated from locations within their historical range. Active restoration of native ( Ostrea edulis ) in Europe has grown substantially recent years. sharing experiences between projects at Native Restoration Alliance conference, NORA2, Edinburgh May 2019, it became apparent that a number similar barriers experienced. This study identified top 40 questions, which, if answered, would...
Abstract The European native oyster ( Ostrea edulis ) is a threatened keystone species which historically created extensive, physically complex, biogenic habitats throughout seas. Overfishing and direct habitat destruction, subsequently compounded by pollution, invasive species, disease, predation climate change have resulted in the functional extinction of across much its former range. Although reef remains imperilled, active restoration efforts are rapidly gaining momentum. Identifying...
Abstract The Native Oyster Restoration Alliance (NORA) supports the protection and ecological restoration of native European oyster, Ostrea edulis , its habitat across current historical biogeographical range. NORA works to overcome barriers conservation, restoration, recovery oyster by providing a platform for community collaborate participate in knowledge exchange. seeks support responsible practice, compliance with biosecurity sustainability. Against this background, formulated series...
Abstract There is a growing effort throughout Europe to restore populations of native oysters ( Ostrea edulis ), with the ecological objective enhancing ecosystem biodiversity and resilience. The introduced parasite, Bonamia ostreae , caused catastrophic mortalities during 1980s, furthering decline this species, now present much natural range O. . It therefore important that restoration attempts avoid further introduction spread which can cause lethal infections This article presents...
A fossil oyster bed ( Ostrea edulis ) was recently encountered offshore Helgoland (German Bight). Oysters are important filter feeders in marine environments and their habitat structure supports a large associated biodiversity. The European flat has historically occurred vast populations the North Sea, but declined massively early 20th century. ecological restoration of habitats is current focal point Sea. To better understand mechanisms that caused local collapse population, this study...
Marine Ecosystems are under multifaceted stress worldwide. Key ecological functions being degraded, damaged and destroyed. Ecological restoration approaches a global priority to assist the recovery of ecosystem services an essential complement conservation. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration highlights potential for provide transformative change simultaneously meet multiple goals targets social, economic benefit. Against background reef habitat restoration, this presentation will discuss...
Abstract The European flat oyster ( Ostrea edulis ) is an ecosystem engineer that provides important biogenic reef habitat with associated functions and services. Most stocks have been commercially exploited degraded; some are functionally extinct. Ecological restoration now aims to recover these degraded, damaged or destroyed ecosystems. Availability of seed oysters substrate for successful larval recruitment has identified as a major limiting factor projects in Europe. In substrate‐limited...
Abstract According to the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC), marine protected areas (MPA) should contribute a good environmental status of Europeans seas. Measures maintaining or restoring favourable conservation species and habitats are mandatory according Habitats (92/43/EEC). Identification suitable sites for ecological restoration measures within MPAs is crucial step towards successful sustainable MPA management. In terms restoration, it important restore respective...
Abstract The European oyster ( Ostrea edulis ) is under significant threat across its natural distribution range and even functionally extinct in some regions, such as the German North Sea. Due to ecological significance terms of biodiversity other ecosystem services, species, habitat it provides, are defined highly endangered by OSPAR Convention. Restoration measures gaining momentum Europe conclusive recommendations for large‐scale biogenic reef restoration relevant example within Marine...
Abstract Against the background of UN decade on ecosystem restoration and new EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, in context marine spatial planning complex maritime user conflicts, reliable information habitat suitability large‐scale is an important prerequisite implementing conservation management supporting successful, sustainable, ecologically efficient measures. In this study, was assessed using multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) European oyster, Ostrea edulis , protected areas...