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What a 19th-century atlas teaches me about marine ecosystems

Historical maps and records from across Europe show just how much oyster beds and other marine habitats have changed over the centuries.

27.06.2025 3

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Ruth H. Thurstan

Oysters once crowded Europe’s coast – here’s how we discovered these long-forgotten reefs

Six generations ago, Europe’s seas possessed vast oyster reefs. Oysters were found in their millions, clustered together in reef systems that...

03.01.2025 5

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Ruth H. Thurstan