Oyster Heaven
& Project Luna
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Generating returns from a restored oyster reef
This project restores native oyster reefs off the coast of North Norfolk, deploying 4 million
oysters to rebuild a self-sustaining marine ecosystem. The restored reef improves water
quality, enhances biodiversity, and protects coastlines, while generating long-term,
contracted financial returns through nature-based partnerships.
Restoration Type
Oyster reef restoration through the deployment of reef structures and settlement of native oysters to re-establish a self-sustaining reef ecosystem. This restoration will rebuild critical marine habitat and restore essential ecosystem services.
Project Type
Customer-Led
Restoration Area
4 million native oysters
Location
2 miles off the coast of North Norfolk
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Revenue streams & Offtake
The project generates diversified income from nature credits, BNG units, and carbon credits linked to habitat restoration and long-term sequestration, underpinned by contracted offtake agreements.
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Ecosystem Benefits
Restoration delivers measurable impact, including flood mitigation, improved water quality, biodiversity uplift, and long-term carbon sequestration.
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Social Benefits
The project enhances access to nature, creates trails and learning opportunities, and supports community health and wellbeing through nature-based engagement.
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Scalability
A replicable, landscape-scale model that transforms degraded land into resilient natural capital assets delivering long-term environmental, social, and financial returns.
