The full report for Shellfish Reefs at Risk was launched in May of 2009. All of the projects and case studies listed on this site are ongoing and allowing for others to learn from their successes. If you know of a case study or key resource you would like see added please contact us.
Resources
Marine Ecosystem Based Management Toolkit
Shellfish Restoration Network
The Nature Conservancy and NOAA Coastal Restoration Program
Publications from Shellfish Reefs at Risk Project
Full Report: Shellfish Reefs at Risk, Beck, Michael W.; Brumbaugh, Robert D.; Airoldi, Laura; Crawford, Christine; Kay, Matthew; Toropova, Caitlyn L.; Zhang , Guofan
Diversity, conservation status and threats to native oysters around the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts of South America, Caranza et al oysters
Linking fisheries management and conservation
in bioengineering species: the case of South American
mussels (Mytilidae), Caranza et al mussles
Loss, Status and Trends For Coastal Marine Habitats OF Europe, Airoldi and Beck
Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services: A New Impetus for Shellfish Restoration?, Brumbaugh and Toropova
Ecosystem Services Related to Oyster Restoration, Coen et al services
Contact Us
For shellfish restoration inquiries: Rob Brumbaugh.
For matters related to Shellfish Reefs at Risk report: marine@tnc.org
For media and outreach: Erica Rychwalski
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Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Brian Kingzett (sampling oyster reefs off the coast of British Columbia); Photo © Barry Truitt (oyster reefs).
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