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While the members of community group Seawilding did not originally plan to restore two different habitats in the loch, the concept of doing so, whether by happenstance or design, has been gaining traction across the world. Those involved in this kind of co-restoration, also known as seascape restoration, say powerful synergies can emerge between different habitats like shellfish reefs, seagrass meadows and salt marshes. For instance, oysters and other shellfish are known to clarify the water to enable seagrass to grow, while seagrass can help protect shellfish from acidifying waters that chew away at their shells. Oyster beds can help stabilize salt marshes, while salt marshes can protect seagrasses from harmful nutrients like nitrogen. Read the full article via the link in our bio. @seawilding @bluemarinefoundation