HELPING NATURE HELP US
Predators overview and potential mitigation measures on bio-based reefs for coastal protection
Mussel bioreefs
Mussel bioreefs
To reduce erosion and protect the coastal line. Strategic locations reduce the impact caused by the ocean on the shore. Ongoing research to find approaches to make the mussel bioreef self-sustainable and durable.
Do you WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE COASTBUSTERS PROJECT?
Do you WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE COASTBUSTERS PROJECT?
It was a test project to develop nature based solutions for coastal defense
A SNEAK PEEK IN ONE OF THE REEFS
A SNEAK PEEK IN ONE OF THE REEFS
MUSSELs POTENTIAL PREDATORS
MUSSELs POTENTIAL PREDATORS
THE TOP 3 MOST DAMAGING SPECIES
THE TOP 3 MOST DAMAGING SPECIES
WHAT CAN BE DONE?
WHAT CAN BE DONE?
Increase resistance against predaTORS
Increase resistance against predaTORS
HOW?
HOW?
Selection of big size seeds
Transplant mussels from the high intertidal to the subtidal
Replicate the organization of natural mussel beds
Present predator scents to mussels
Addition of associated fauna
Reduce Number of predators
Reduce Number of predators
HOW?
HOW?
Physical removal
Bioremediation
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INFORMATION
INFORMATION
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