Shellfish restoration is certainly an international concern, and over the years many countries have hosted ICSR meetings. Venues included British Columbia, Canada; Galway, Ireland; Brest, France; Vlissingen, The Netherlands; and, most recently, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The European meetings covered scientific issues such as genetics and shellfish disease as components of restoration, while those in Canada highlighted aquaculture and the need for good water quality.