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Table 1

Requirements for deployment of European flat oysters in the Dutch North Sea for restoration purposes.

Requirements Source
Advice Native Oyster Restoration Alliance
Deployment with disease free oysters https://noraeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/Berlin-Oyster-Recommendation-Part-1.pdf
Alien Invasive Species
Treatment required when deploying oysters harvested from other areas than the Dutch North Sea Kamermans et al., 2020
Animal Health Conditions (implementation decision (EU) 2015/1554 laying down provisions for the implementation of Directive 2006/88/EG
Hatchery produced native oysters for deployment in Bonamia free areas need certification. The certification requirements include the production under a strict protocol as well as the confirmation of Bonamia free oysters for 3 yr in a row. Kamermans et al., 2020
Permits and regulations
Nature Conservation Act permit Sas et al., 2018
Water Act permit Sas et al., 2018
EU Directives for import of live animals Sas et al., 2018
North Sea policy
Removal of non-natural infrastructure at the end of deployment period Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, 2015

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