Once the fish factories and ‘kidneys’ of colder seas, Australia’s decimated shellfish reefs are coming back

By Dominic McAfee, Postdoctoral researcher, marine ecology, University of Adelaide
Chris Gillies, Adjunct Associate Professor in marine ecology, James Cook University
Christine Crawford, Senior research fellow in marine biology, University of Tasmania
Ian McLeod, Professorial Research Fellow in Marine Biology, James Cook University
Sean Connell, Professor, Program Director of Stretton Institute, Program Director of Environment Insitute, University of Adelaide

Only 200 years ago, Australian waters were full of oyster and shellfish reefs. Then they collapsed. Now large scale restoration efforts are underway.

Read complete article

~	Myanmar: Rohingyas in firing line as Rakhine conflict intensifies

~	Sevdah: The perfect marriage of preservation and innovation

~	Five things our research uncovered when we recreated 16th century beer (and barrels)

~	The UK is poorer without Erasmus – it’s time to rejoin the European exchange programme

~	China’s new world order: looking for clues from Xi’s recent meetings with foreign leaders

~	Three reasons to support environmental defenders

~	Taylor’s clues and Ripley’s secrets – what you should see and listen to this week

~	Wild turkey numbers are falling in some parts of the US – the main reason may be habitat loss

~	Getting a good night’s rest is vital for neurodiverse children – pediatric sleep experts explain why

~	Caring for older Americans’ teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn’t cover that cost