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    Nature restoration in our North Sea

    Nature restoration in our North Sea From above, our North Sea looks like a uniform body of water. Below the water's surface, however, there is a great diversity of fauna and...
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    Prioritisation of measures

    In preparation of the creation around this vision on nature restoration, an exploratory analysis was carried out to find out which initiatives were already taking place in...
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    Nature restoration in international context

    Healthy ecosystems across boundaries  Habitats within the Belgian part of the North Sea are currently under severe pressure. This is due to global changes such as...
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    Enhancement of Sabellaria reefs

    Sabellaria as ecosystem engineer   The honeycomb worm (Sabellaria alveolata) and the ross worm (Sabellaria spinulosa) are two closely related bristle worms that have similar...
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    Siloxanes

    Siloxanes D4, D5, and D6 are known for their numerous useful material properties, which explains why they are commonly used in various everyday products. However, these chemicals...
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    Restoration of gravel beds

    Gravel beds as biodiversity hotspots Gravel beds were widespread in our North Sea in the past. Today, some of these gravel beds still exist, but unfortunately in a highly...
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    Enhancement of Lanice aggregations

    Different benthic communities Soft, sandy substrates occur throughout the Belgian part of the North Sea. The wide variation in sediment properties within these soft...
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    Restoration of oyster reefs

    Oyster reefs: a lost habitat in the Belgian part of the North Sea Historical records show that, in the past, extensive reefs of the European flat oyster Ostrea edulis (Linnaeus,...
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    Good habits for a healthy pregnancy

    Follow our tips and protect your baby and yourself from endocrine disruptors!   Limit your use of personal care and beauty products, especially those that stay on your...
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    Protect yourself and your baby from endocrine disruptors!

    Are you pregnant and experiencing crazy cravings or nesting instincts? If so, it's perfectly OK, but make sure you protect your baby from harmful substances. Endocrine...