Projects
We’re working with our partners on dozens of projects to restore the seabed ecosystem, and fish and bird species. Find a selection of our current projects here.
Natuurversterking
Tree Reefs: biodegradable reefs
Can discarded fruit trees gain a second life on the sea floor? We aim to find out. Tree Reefs are fully biodegradable and can offer shelter to many species.
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Oesterrifherstel
Reef sounds for oyster settlement
Can we use reef sounds to encourage oysters to reproduction in specific locations? In this project, we investigate this question to get another step closer to large-scale oyster reef recovery in the North Sea.
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Monitoring
Innovative monitoring of undersea life
What is living underneath the waves? The North Sea is still largely uncharted territory. With innovative monitoring techniques, we aim to monitor sea life more efficiently, safely and affordably.
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Natuurversterking
Seagull populations in the Southwestern Delta and Flanders
Seagulls reveal a lot about coastal health. For years, their numbers have been dwindling, due to food shortages, predators and the disappearance of their breeding grounds. We aim to revive seagull populations.
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Oesterrifherstel
Remote setting for large-scale oyster reef restoration
How can we help millions of oyster larvae find a new home? Remote setting might make this possible. We investigate this method and how to combine it with infrastructure construction at sea.
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Natuurversterking
ECOMUG: nature inclusive offshore infrastructure
How can we use existing offshore infrastructure to strengthen marine life? In this project, researchers are developing and testing innovative, nature friendly structures that offer young fish a safe place to grow.
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