As of today, in season, building toward peak (~July 1). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Oyster populations in the Wadden Sea comprise remnant native European flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) and large, expanding stands of introduced Pacific (Magallana/Crassostrea gigas).
Adults reproduce in warm months and release larvae that disperse with tides and currents across the tidal flats, producing the seasonal pulses of settlement and early recruitment that restoration projects and fisheries monitor.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Eierland lighthouse / northern Texel (access to Eierlandse Gat tidal flats) |
| Wadden Sea Station List, Sylt (research access / nearby public tidal flats) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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