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'Ocean Superhero' Oyster Species in Seabed First for NI

The project aims to rebuild oyster reefs lost over 100 years ago, deploying 32,000 oysters to improve water quality and marine habitats, supported by multiple local organizations.

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Thousands of native oysters are settling in to Belfast Lough in a project to bring the species back.

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'Ocean superhero' oyster species in seabed first for NI

Thousands of native oysters are settling in to Belfast Lough in a project to bring the species back.

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Belfast oysters’ revival plan sees thousands of the shellfish ‘deployed’ in Lough

Project hoped to support recovery of threatened species and deliver wider benefits for people and marine environment

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Thousands of oysters planted in Belfast Lough to restore species in the waterway

Nature conservation charity Ulster Wildlife was behind the move to restore oyster reefs in Belfast Lough.

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Why more than 30,000 oysters have been planted on a Belfast coast

The move marks a crucial step in plans to restore vital oyster reefs

·London, United Kingdom
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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