SHORES: Strengthening Habitats with Oysters on Retrofitted & Engineered Structures DAY TWO

February 27, 2025 10:00am to 2:00pm iCal Google Calendar

A virtual symposium with presentations and panel discussions, SHORES: Strengthening Habitats with Oysters on Retrofitted & Engineered Structures, will bring together the latest knowledge and practices for using alternative substrates and oysters in the nearshore. This symposium will focus on the inclusion of oysters on existing grey infrastructure and the potential for oysters to enhance the longevity of these structures. In addition, this session will glean information about engineered living shorelines and the role oysters can play in these projects. Talks will address the variety of ecosystem services that accompany oyster integration including shoreline stabilization, habitat formation, and water quality enhancement. 

PROGRAM 

This two-day virtual symposium will convene for four hours each day. Times are Eastern Standard time. If there is enough interest, a virtual poster session will be held during the two-day symposium.  

Thursday, February 27, 2025 

Building Engineered Living Shorelines 

10:00 a.m. - noon - Presentations 

Noon - 12:45 p.m. - Chat and Chew/Poster Breakouts 

12:45 - 2 p.m. - Capstone panel discussion 

February 24, 2025 is the registration deadline. Registration is open HERE.

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