Oyster Rewilding the Ocean: Regenerative Marinescape Scenario of Fish Rafts in Starling Inlet Part 2 Project 2024 Lingyun Yuan Chinese University of Hong Kong | China Regional Context and IssuesThe aquaculture industry in Starling Inlet has undergone significant changes in the past 20 years. Fish production has dramatically declined due to deteriorating water quality from rapid development and port activities in the region. Additionally, the younger generation has left the fishery, leading to a lack of inheritance. Currently, most of the fishing rafts are used for recreation rather than fish farming.Bio-inspired Regenerative MechanismThis thesis envisions a regenerative architecture that places ecology at its core, using oysters as the foundational element. Oysters can filter water, improve quality, and create diverse habitats. The design aims to integrate the biological characteristics of oysters into an architectural prototype, transitioning towards a more-than-human, tidal, and messy bio-aesthetic.Closed-loop System connecting Ecology, Culture and EconomyThe design vision seeks a deeper ecological resonance with Starling Inlet by using the oyster life cycle to repurpose the fish rafts. This closed-loop system connects ecology, culture, and economy, where the outputs from the oyster chain become "by-products" that serve the floating community. The design aims to transform oysters into circular energy and economy, integrating their ecological, cultural, and social attributes. Lingyun Yuan Tutor(s)