{"id":3731,"date":"2022-05-10T15:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T13:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fieldworkcompany.nl\/?p=3731"},"modified":"2026-09-19T15:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T13:57:02","slug":"building-with-ecosystem-engineers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fieldworkcompany.nl\/en\/building-with-ecosystem-engineers\/","title":{"rendered":"UU Article about Building with Ecosystem Engineers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a recent article, Utrecht University introduces the\u00a0<em>Building with Ecosystem Engineers<\/em>\u00a0project, a collaboration between the NIOZ, Utrecht University, Bureau Waardenburg, Waddenfonds and The Fieldwork Company exploring new approaches to restoring mussel and oyster reefs in the Wadden Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The article looks at how biodegradable, 3D-printed structures could provide young shellfish with a temporary foundation and protection, before gradually breaking down as the natural reef develops. 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