As protected marine areas expand and exclude bottom-trawling, this project tests whether passive fishing methods (fyke nets, gill nets) can coexist with nature restoration. Research takes place at the Veerse Meer (Netherlands), monitoring catch composition and yields across a native oyster reef, a Japanese oyster reference site, and a bare substrate control. Results will map when passive fishing remains commercially viable without hindering habitat recovery. The consortium runs 2026–2028, funded by EMFAF with a €643,819.50 budget. RBINS contributes food web analysis, building on prior North Sea research.