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Job title PhD Opportunity: Oyster Reef Restoration for Biodiversity Outcomes. Company University of St. Andrews - Macquarie University. Description of the job The University of St. Andrews and Macquarie University offer a scholarship funded by both institutions to support an exceptional student undertaking doctoral research. This scholarship supports research into how oyster reef structure influences biodiversity. The project focuses on understanding interstitial spacing to improve reef restoration designs and enhance ecological outcomes. Context: Oyster reefs are important estuarine habitats that provide shoreline stabilisation, water filtration, and nursery habitat for fish and invertebrates. However destructive industrial harvesting during the 19th and 20th centuries caused the collapse of 85 per cent of oyster reefs globally, making them one of the most imperilled marine ecosystems. To counteract losses, restoration efforts are increasing, often aimed...