Humans have interacted with, and impacted, marine ecosystems for millennia. During this time, the oceans have experienced ecosystem degradation through harvesting, habitat change, pollution, the introduction of invasive species and climate change. Despite ...

Humans have interacted with, and impacted, marine ecosystems for millennia. During this time, the oceans have experienced ecosystem degradation through harvesting, habitat change, pollution, the introduction of invasive species and climate change. Despite ...

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

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

Historical records describe a very different seafloor to the ones we see today.

The OPI is a global research network for marine historical research. Our goal is to enhance knowledge of how the diversity, distribution and abundance of marine life in the oceans has changed to bette...

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Nature Sustainability - Native oyster reef ecosystems were decimated by human activities, with little known of their past extent. This study evaluates historical records to show that oyster reefs...