2026年1月9日，贝尔法斯特湖种植了数千只牡蛎，以恢复一个多世纪前失去的本地种群。 On January 9, 2026, thousands of oysters were planted in Belfast Lough to restore a native population lost over a century ago.

2026年1月9日, 成千上万的欧洲牡蛎——2000名成人和30 000多名青少年——被栽种在贝尔法斯特湖, 以恢复一个多世纪前由于过度捕捞、污染和生境丧失而消失的原住民。 On January 9, 2026, thousands of European oysters—2,000 adults and over 30,000 juveniles—were planted in Belfast Lough to restore a native population that disappeared over a century ago due to overfishing, pollution, and habitat loss. 该项目由乌尔斯特野生动物协会牵头,由贝尔法斯特港、农业、环境和农村事务部以及地方团体支持,标志着北爱尔兰首次大规模恢复牡蛎礁。 Led by Ulster Wildlife, the project, supported by Belfast Harbour, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, and local groups, marks Northern Ireland’s first large-scale oyster reef restoration. 这些牡蛎来自苏格兰,在受保护的苗圃中生长,预计将通过每天过滤多达200升的牡蛎,改善水质,并支持海洋生物多样性。 The oysters, sourced from Scotland and raised in protected nurseries, are expected to improve water quality by filtering up to 200 liters per day and support marine biodiversity. 监测将跟踪生存和增长情况,并计划今后的扩展。 Monitoring will track survival and growth, with future expansion planned.