The European flat oyster, or Ostrea edulis, is a species native to Europe. 🦪 But because of overfishing and harvesting and pollution, its numbers are dwindling across the continent. 🎣 This group of researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the UK is working hard to revive the species. 🌊 Discover more 👉 https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-04-26/Scientists-reviving-Britain-s-near-extinct-European-flat-oysters--ZKQkQ3U0GA/index.html | CGTNEurope

Wild oysters are not just for eating, they're also essential to the environment — and they're vanishing. While farmers can artificially fertilize oysters for eating, the decline of wild oysters means some places may find it more difficult to fight off erosion and pollution. #oysters #seafood #wildlife #environment #businessinsider | Business Insider