Coastal ecosystems worldwide have lost up to 85% of their shellfish populations&mdash;yet these remarkable creatures are nature&#39;s water filters, carbon sequesterers, and biodiversity champions.&nbsp; The International Shellfish Restoration Society (ISRS) exists to reverse this crisis by building world-class leadership and developing the next generation of restoration professionals. We attract top-tier talent to lead our global community, support emerging voices through comprehensive scholarships, and create year-round programs that connect scientists, indigenous leaders, aquaculture professionals, and coastal communities from over 20 countries.<h3 fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">What Makes This Cause Special</h3>🌊 Expert Leadership: Our full-time Executive Director provides the strategic vision and professional management needed to coordinate global restoration efforts effectively.🎓 Comprehensive Scholarships: We support the full journey&mdash;from student research grants to conference participation to early career professional development&mdash;ensuring diverse voices shape the field&#39;s future.🤝 Year-Round Impact: Beyond conferences, we facilitate ongoing collaboration, research partnerships, and knowledge exchange that keeps the restoration community connected and advancing.🧬 Innovation Pipeline: Our programs identify and scale breakthrough restoration techniques, from genetic rescue strategies to living shoreline technologies that work with nature.<h3 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Your Impact</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$100 funds one month of scholarship program administration</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$500 provides research materials and resources for emerging scholar</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$1,500 covers full conference scholarship including travel for underrepresented participant</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$3,000 supports one quarter of Executive Director salary ensuring professional leadership</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$7,500 funds complete annual scholarship for indigenous or first-generation college student</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$15,000+ becomes a Leadership Circle member with direct input on strategic priorities</li></ul>Annual Goal: $150,000 to ensure world-class leadership and remove barriers for the next generation. Invest in the people who will restore our oceans for decades to come.

<span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, you&#39;ve just joined a movement that&#39;s restoring our planet&#39;s coastal ecosystems! Thank you for your generous support of the International Shellfish Restoration Society. Your contribution directly advances the science and practice of shellfish restoration worldwide &ndash; work that filters billions of gallons of water, protects coastal communities, and rebuilds marine biodiversity. Here&#39;s what your support makes possible:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Connecting restoration practitioners across 20+ countries</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Supporting the next generation of ocean leaders through scholarships</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hosting the world&#39;s premier shellfish restoration conference (ICSR 2026)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Advancing breakthrough restoration technologies and techniques</li></ul>Stay Connected with Our Community:Your donation makes you part of our global network of restoration champions. Follow our progress and impact: 🌐 Website:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="//shellfish-society.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">shellfish-society.org</a>📧 Updates:&nbsp;We&#39;ll send quarterly impact reports showing exactly how your support is making a difference🤝 Get Involved:&nbsp;Interested in volunteering or spreading the word? Just reply to this email! Coming Up:&nbsp;ICSR 2026 will be hosted by the Squaxin Island Tribe in Washington State, October 4-8, 2026. This historic gathering will center indigenous knowledge in restoration science &ndash; and your support helps ensure diverse voices can participate. With federal marine science funding facing unprecedented cuts, your investment in our community has never been more critical. Thank you for believing in the power of restored oceans. Restoring coastal ecosystems together,Aaron Kornbluth, Interim Executive Director, International Shellfish Restoration Society P.S. Your tax-deductible receipt is attached. Questions? Just reply to this email &ndash; we read every message!

Coastal ecosystems worldwide have lost up to 85% of their shellfish populations—yet these remarkable creatures are nature's water filters, carbon sequesterers, and biodiversity champions.  The International Shellfish Restoration Society (ISRS) exists to reverse this crisis by building world-class leadership and developing the next generation of restoration professionals. We attract top-tier talent to lead our global community, support emerging voices through comprehensive scholarships, and create year-round programs that connect scientists, indigenous leaders, aquaculture professionals, and coastal communities from over 20 countries.What Makes This Cause Special🌊 Expert Leadership: Our full-time Executive Director provides the strategic vision and professional management needed to coordinate global restoration efforts effectively.🎓 Comprehensive Scholarships: We support the full journey—from student research grants to conference participation to early career professional development—ensuring diverse voices shape the field's future.🤝 Year-Round Impact: Beyond conferences, we facilitate ongoing collaboration, research partnerships, and knowledge exchange that keeps the restoration community connected and advancing.🧬 Innovation Pipeline: Our programs identify and scale breakthrough restoration techniques, from genetic rescue strategies to living shoreline technologies that work with nature.Your Impact<ul><li>$100 funds one month of scholarship program administration</li><li>$500 provides research materials and resources for emerging scholar</li><li>$1,500 covers full conference scholarship including travel for underrepresented participant</li><li>$3,000 supports one quarter of Executive Director salary ensuring professional leadership</li><li>$7,500 funds complete annual scholarship for indigenous or first-generation college student</li><li>$15,000+ becomes a Leadership Circle member with direct input on strategic priorities</li></ul>Annual Goal: $150,000 to ensure world-class leadership and remove barriers for the next generation. Invest in the people who will restore our oceans for decades to come.

ISRS: Building Tomorrow's Ocean Leaders

Los ecosistemas costeros en todo el mundo han perdido hasta un 85% de sus poblaciones de moluscos, sin embargo, estas criaturas notables son los filtros de agua de la naturaleza, secuestradores de carbono y campeones de la biodiversidad. La Sociedad Internacional para la Restauraci&oacute;n de Moluscos (ISRS) existe para revertir esta crisis construyendo un liderazgo de clase mundial y desarrollando la pr&oacute;xima generaci&oacute;n de profesionales de la restauraci&oacute;n. Atraemos talento de primer nivel para liderar nuestra comunidad global, apoyamos voces emergentes a trav&eacute;s de becas completas y creamos programas durante todo el a&ntilde;o que conectan a cient&iacute;ficos, l&iacute;deres ind&iacute;genas, profesionales de la acuicultura y comunidades costeras de m&aacute;s de 20 pa&iacute;ses.<h3 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Qu&eacute; hace especial a esta causa</h3>🌊 Liderazgo experto: Nuestro Director Ejecutivo a tiempo completo proporciona la visi&oacute;n estrat&eacute;gica y la gesti&oacute;n profesional necesaria para coordinar eficazmente los esfuerzos globales de restauraci&oacute;n.🎓 Becas completas: Apoyamos todo el camino, desde las becas de investigaci&oacute;n estudiantil hasta la participaci&oacute;n en conferencias y el desarrollo profesional temprano, asegurando que voces diversas den forma al futuro del campo.🤝 Impacto durante todo el a&ntilde;o: M&aacute;s all&aacute; de las conferencias, facilitamos la colaboraci&oacute;n continua, las asociaciones de investigaci&oacute;n y el intercambio de conocimientos que mantienen conectada y avanzando a la comunidad de restauraci&oacute;n.🧬 Canal de innovaci&oacute;n: Nuestros programas identifican y ampl&iacute;an t&eacute;cnicas de restauraci&oacute;n innovadoras, desde estrategias de rescate gen&eacute;tico hasta tecnolog&iacute;as de litoral vivo que funcionan con la naturaleza.<h3 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Su impacto</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;$100&nbsp;fondos para un mes de administraci&oacute;n del programa de becas</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;$500&nbsp;proporciona materiales e recursos de investigaci&oacute;n para un becario emergente</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;$1,500&nbsp; cubre una beca completa para la conferencia, incluido el viaje para un participante subrepresentado</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;$3,000&nbsp;apoya un cuarto del salario del Director Ejecutivo asegurando un liderazgo profesional</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;$7,500&nbsp;fondos anuales completos de becas para un estudiante ind&iacute;gena o de primera generaci&oacute;n universitaria</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;$15,000+&nbsp; se convierte en miembro del C&iacute;rculo de Liderazgo con aportes directos sobre las prioridades estrat&eacute;gicas</li></ul>Meta anual: $150,000 para garantizar un liderazgo de clase mundial y eliminar barreras para la pr&oacute;xima generaci&oacute;n. Invierte en las personas que restaurar&aacute;n nuestros oc&eacute;anos en las d&eacute;cadas venideras.

&iexcl;Nombre&gt;, &iexcl;te acabas de unir a un movimiento que est&aacute; restaurando los ecosistemas costeros de nuestro planeta! Gracias por tu generoso apoyo a la Sociedad Internacional de Restauraci&oacute;n de Moluscos. Tu contribuci&oacute;n avanza directamente la ciencia y pr&aacute;ctica de la restauraci&oacute;n de moluscos en todo el mundo, un trabajo que filtra miles de millones de galones de agua, protege a las comunidades costeras y reconstruye la biodiversidad marina. Aqu&iacute; hay lo que tu apoyo hace posible:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Conectar a los practicantes de restauraci&oacute;n en m&aacute;s de 20 pa&iacute;ses</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Apoyar a la pr&oacute;xima generaci&oacute;n de l&iacute;deres oce&aacute;nicos a trav&eacute;s de becas</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Organizar la conferencia de restauraci&oacute;n de moluscos m&aacute;s importante del mundo (ICSR 2026)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Avanzar en tecnolog&iacute;as y t&eacute;cnicas de restauraci&oacute;n innovadoras</li></ul>Mantente conectado con nuestra comunidad: Tu donaci&oacute;n te convierte en parte de nuestra red global de campeones de la restauraci&oacute;n. Sigue nuestro progreso e impacto: 🌐 Sitio web:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="//shellfish-society.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">shellfish-society.org</a>📧 Actualizaciones:&nbsp;Enviaremos informes trimestrales de impacto que muestran exactamente c&oacute;mo tu apoyo est&aacute; marcando la diferencia🤝 Invol&uacute;crate:&nbsp;&iquest;Interesado en ser voluntario o en difundir el mensaje? &iexcl;Solo responde a este correo electr&oacute;nico! Pr&oacute;ximamente:&nbsp;ICSR 2026 ser&aacute; organizado por la Tribu de la Isla Squaxin en el Estado de Washington, del 4 al 8 de octubre de 2026. Esta hist&oacute;rica reuni&oacute;n centrar&aacute; el conocimiento ind&iacute;gena en la ciencia de la restauraci&oacute;n, y tu apoyo garantiza que voces diversas puedan participar. Con los recortes sin precedentes en la financiaci&oacute;n federal de la ciencia marina, tu inversi&oacute;n en nuestra comunidad nunca ha sido tan cr&iacute;tica. Gracias por creer en el poder de los oc&eacute;anos restaurados. Restaurando ecosistemas costeros juntos,Aaron Kornbluth, Director Ejecutivo Interino, Sociedad Internacional de Restauraci&oacute;n de Moluscos P.D. Tu recibo deducible de impuestos est&aacute; adjunto. &iquest;Preguntas? &iexcl;Solo responde a este correo electr&oacute;nico, leemos cada mensaje!

Los ecosistemas costeros en todo el mundo han perdido hasta un 85% de sus poblaciones de moluscos, sin embargo, estas criaturas notables son los filtros de agua de la naturaleza, secuestradores de carbono y campeones de la biodiversidad. La Sociedad Internacional para la Restauración de Moluscos (ISRS) existe para revertir esta crisis construyendo un liderazgo de clase mundial y desarrollando la próxima generación de profesionales de la restauración. Atraemos talento de primer nivel para liderar nuestra comunidad global, apoyamos voces emergentes a través de becas completas y creamos programas durante todo el año que conectan a científicos, líderes indígenas, profesionales de la acuicultura y comunidades costeras de más de 20 países.Qué hace especial a esta causa🌊 Liderazgo experto: Nuestro Director Ejecutivo a tiempo completo proporciona la visión estratégica y la gestión profesional necesaria para coordinar eficazmente los esfuerzos globales de restauración.🎓 Becas completas: Apoyamos todo el camino, desde las becas de investigación estudiantil hasta la participación en conferencias y el desarrollo profesional temprano, asegurando que voces diversas den forma al futuro del campo.🤝 Impacto durante todo el año: Más allá de las conferencias, facilitamos la colaboración continua, las asociaciones de investigación y el intercambio de conocimientos que mantienen conectada y avanzando a la comunidad de restauración.🧬 Canal de innovación: Nuestros programas identifican y amplían técnicas de restauración innovadoras, desde estrategias de rescate genético hasta tecnologías de litoral vivo que funcionan con la naturaleza.Su impacto<ul><li> $100 fondos para un mes de administración del programa de becas</li><li> $500 proporciona materiales e recursos de investigación para un becario emergente</li><li> $1,500  cubre una beca completa para la conferencia, incluido el viaje para un participante subrepresentado</li><li> $3,000 apoya un cuarto del salario del Director Ejecutivo asegurando un liderazgo profesional</li><li> $7,500 fondos anuales completos de becas para un estudiante indígena o de primera generación universitaria</li><li> $15,000+  se convierte en miembro del Círculo de Liderazgo con aportes directos sobre las prioridades estratégicas</li></ul>Meta anual: $150,000 para garantizar un liderazgo de clase mundial y eliminar barreras para la próxima generación. Invierte en las personas que restaurarán nuestros océanos en las décadas venideras.

ISRS: Formando los futuros líderes del océano

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1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - The International Shellfish Restoration Society (ISRS) is dedicated to reversing the decline of shellfish populations worldwide, which have suffered losses of up to 85% in coastal ecosystems. Their mission focuses on building a new generation of restoration professionals and fostering leadership in the field of shellfish restoration. They aim to connect scientists, indigenous leaders, aquaculture professionals, and coastal communities across more than 20 countries to collaborate on restoration efforts.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - ISRS engages in various activities including:
     - **Scholarship Programs**: Offering full scholarships to emerging voices in the field of restoration.
     - **Conferences and Workshops**: Facilitating events that bring together experts and practitioners for knowledge exchange.
     - **Research Collaboration**: Supporting ongoing partnerships for research and innovation in restoration techniques.
     - **Community Programs**: Connecting diverse stakeholders to enhance community involvement in restoration efforts.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the ISRS website and communications is **inspiring, professional, and friendly**. The language is accessible yet authoritative, aimed at engaging a wide audience from academic professionals to community members. The use of strong action words and positive affirmations encourages participation and support.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization utilizes emojis in their communications to enhance engagement and convey emotion. Commonly used emojis include:
     - 🌊 (water wave) - symbolizing the ocean and marine life.
     - 🎓 (graduation cap) - representing education and scholarships.
     - 🤝 (handshake) - indicating collaboration and partnership.
     - 🧬 (DNA) - highlighting innovation and scientific advancement.
   - Emojis are used strategically, often at the beginning of sections or to emphasize key points, creating a visually appealing and relatable format.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: The specific founding date is not mentioned on the website, but the organization is positioned as a leader in global shellfish restoration efforts.
   - **Scale**: The organization operates internationally, with activities spanning over 20 countries.
   - **Impact Metrics**: 
     - Annual fundraising goal of $150,000 to support leadership and scholarship programs.
     - Specific funding impacts include:
       - $100 for one month of scholarship program administration.
       - $1,500 covering a full scholarship for a conference for an underrepresented participant.
   - **Volunteer Info**: While specific volunteer opportunities are not detailed, the organization emphasizes community involvement and collaboration.

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   - **Structure**: Incorporate headings and bullet points for easy readability. Use emojis where appropriate to enhance engagement.
   - **Language**: Maintain a balance between professional and approachable language. Use action-oriented phrases to inspire involvement and support.
   - **Call to Action**: Include strong calls to action that encourage donations, participation in programs, and sharing of information.

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