Farm to Restore - Exploring Methods and Metrics for Measuring Biodiversity On Oyster Farms
Australia's natural oyster reefs have faced significant loss, with over 90% of these biodiverse ecosystems disappearing due to over-exploitation and habitat degradation. Oyster farming has been recognized as a way to mitigate some of the ecosystem service loss caused by the decline of natural reefs. However, there is a need to measure and improve the biodiversity value of oyster farms. This blog post introduces the "Farm to Restore" pilot study, which aims to explore methods and metrics for measuring biodiversity on oyster farms and incentivise farmers to enhance biodiversity while earning income from biodiversity credits.