Literature Review on Blue Mussel Bed Decline and Restoration in the Wash and Northeast Atlantic
Natural England · Awarded contract
AwardedLiterature Review on Blue Mussel Bed Decline and Restoration in the Wash and Northeast Atlantic
Awarded 02 Dec 2024
Awarded02 Dec 2024
Value£9,835.00
AgencyNatural England
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago4mo term
Awarded 2 Dec 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025
About
Natural England awarded a contract to ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd for a literature review investigating the decline in blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) bed habitat in the Wash, across Europe, and the Northeast Atlantic, and restoration methods.
The review covered both grey and academic literature, addressing species and habitat overview, historic distribution, causes of historical and current decline, restoration projects in the Northern Hemisphere, restoration potential in the Wash and North Norfolk Coast, climate change impacts, and recommendations for future surveys.
The contract value was £9,835.
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