Press Kit
Media resources and information about the International Shellfish Restoration Society
About ISRS
The International Shellfish Restoration Society (ISRS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (pending IRS approval) established in 2025 to support the global shellfish restoration community. Born from the International Conference on Shellfish Restoration (ICSR), which has convened restoration practitioners since 1996, ISRS builds community, facilitates communication, and promotes innovation within the shellfish restoration community worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Founded: 2025
- Type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization (pending IRS approval)
- Tax ID (EIN): 59-2829151
- Headquarters: United States
- Mission: To build community, facilitate communication, and promote innovation within the shellfish restoration community worldwide
- Primary Event: International Conference on Shellfish Restoration (ICSR) - held biennially since 1996
Logo & Brand Assets
Download official ISRS and ICSR logos for use in publications, presentations, websites, and media coverage. All logos are provided in SVG format for high-quality reproduction at any size.
ISRS Logos
ISRS Wide Logo (Blue)
Primary horizontal logo for light backgrounds. Best for headers, letterheads, and wide format applications.
ISRS Wide Logo (White)
Primary horizontal logo for dark backgrounds. Use on photos, colored backgrounds, or dark themes.
ISRS Round Logo
Circular badge format. Ideal for social media profiles, app icons, and square format applications.
ISRS Icon / Favicon
Simplified mark for very small applications. Use for browser favicons or tiny UI elements.
ICSR Conference Logo
ICSR Conference Logo
Official logo for the International Conference on Shellfish Restoration. Use when promoting or referencing ICSR events.
Logo Usage Guidelines
Do
- Use the blue logo on light or white backgrounds
- Use the white logo on dark or colored backgrounds
- Maintain adequate clear space around the logo
- Scale the logo proportionally
- Use the SVG format for print and large displays
- Link to shellfish-society.org when possible
Don't
- Alter the logo colors
- Stretch or distort the proportions
- Add effects (shadows, outlines, gradients)
- Place on busy or low-contrast backgrounds
- Recreate or modify the logo design
- Use outdated versions of the logo
For questions about logo usage or to request additional formats, please contact inbox@shellfish-society.org.
Brand Colors
Our brand colors reflect the marine environment we work to protect.
#2E5A8A
#4A7AB5
#546D7D
#2C3E50
Key Messages
Why Shellfish Restoration Matters
Shellfish like oysters, mussels, and clams are ecosystem engineers that provide critical services: filtering water, creating habitat for hundreds of species, protecting shorelines from erosion, and sequestering carbon. Once abundant, many shellfish populations have declined by 85% or more due to overharvesting, habitat loss, pollution, and disease.
The Global Restoration Movement
Shellfish restoration is one of the fastest-growing areas of marine conservation. Projects now span six continents, from oyster reef restoration in the Chesapeake Bay to mussel restoration in New Zealand. ISRS connects this global community, sharing knowledge and best practices to accelerate restoration success.
ICSR: The Premier Gathering
The International Conference on Shellfish Restoration (ICSR) is the world's leading forum for shellfish restoration science and practice. Held biennially since 1996, ICSR brings together scientists, practitioners, policymakers, and industry to share research, showcase projects, and forge collaborations.
Impact by the Numbers
What Leaders Are Saying
"ISRS is the community that gets the work done. Restoration needs input from a wide diversity of backgrounds and ICSR is where the people who want to work together to actually restore shellfish habitats meet. There is real excitement in building that momentum."
Boze Hancock, Ph.D.
Senior Marine Restoration Scientist, The Nature Conservancy Global Oceans Team
"The ICSR is the single best place to exchange information on shellfish restoration. The global community created by ISRS drives innovation and advances the science of restoring shellfish systems that result in safe food and cleaner water at a global scale."
Dr. Mark Risse
Director, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Leadership
Dorothy L. Leonard
Board Chair
Ocean Equities, LLC
Internationally recognized shellfish aquaculture and restoration expert with 20 years at the National Ocean Service and National Marine Fisheries Service. Former Maryland Director of Fisheries where she developed the Oyster Restoration Program for Chesapeake Bay. Co-author of "Best Management Practices for Shellfish Restoration" and chair of ICSR for 28 years.
Aaron Kornbluth
Interim Executive Director
akorn environmental
Environmental consultant and technologist specializing in marine conservation data systems. Provides strategic and operational support for ISRS programs and manages the organization's digital infrastructure and communications.
Media Contact
For press inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Media Inquiries
Aaron Kornbluth
Interim Executive Director
inbox@shellfish-society.org(603) 953-4040
We aim to respond to all media inquiries within 24-48 hours.