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Table 2
Overview of potential deployment scenarios for European flat oysters in the Dutch North Sea.
| Nr | Scenario | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adult oysters loose on seafloor next to conventional scour protection | Baseline scenario − minimum costs |
| 2 | Adult oysters in cages | To prevent dislodgement and burial (if placed on top of scour protection), needs removal |
| 3 | Adult oysters on concrete structures | Structures as nature enhancing reef building material, needs removal |
| 4 | Adult oysters on steel structures | Structures as nature enhancing reef building material and structures degrade over time |
| 5 | Oyster spat on shell | Resources available, proven settlement success on shells |
| 6 | Oyster spat on granite | Current scour protection material, needs removal |
| 7 | Oyster spat on concrete structures | Structures as nature enhancing reef building material, needs removal |
| 8 | Oyster spat on sandstone | Widely available resource, needs removal |
| 9 | Combination of attached adult oysters on concrete structures and oyster spat on shell | To spread risk, diversify age structure and potentially enhance success, concrete (with adults) needs removal |
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