Along Australia’s southern coast, shellfish reefs were nearly extinct by the time efforts to restore them were underway. The plan to rebuild the lost reefs has now been recognized by the United Nations as one of three World Restoration Flagships. Through these flagship projects, over 1 billion hectares of land will be rehabilitated.
The Australian coastline project is rooted in Indigenous knowledge and practices. Alongside community members and volunteers, scientists and Indigenous experts have worked together to rebuild the reef.
Posted: December 13, 2025