Oysters return to Firth of Forth

We’re so delighted to share that after a 100 year absence, native oysters have now returned to the Firth of Forth!

Restoration Forth is a major marine restoration programme working with communities to restore seagrass habitats and return 30,000 native oysters to the Firth of Forth 🦪

Caitlin Godfrey, Marine Conservation Society’s Shellfish Engagement Officer said: “It’s so exciting that the first native oysters are now in their new home.

“Alongside seagrass meadows, they will play a crucial role in bringing the estuary back to life.”

Read more about this exciting development over on our blog 👇

http://mcsuk.org/…/native-oysters-return-to-firth-of…/

WWF Scotland

Heriot-Watt University

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Scottish Seabird Centre

NatureScot

Aviva

The Ecology Centre

PICTURES: Maverick Photo Agency

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davepickering

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