NATIVE oysters have returned to a Scottish firth for the first time in 100 years following a restoration project ...
Native oysters are released into the Firth of Forth for the first time in a century
Oysters also filter the water, improving its clarity. This means more light can reach the seabed, allowing marine plant life such as sea grass to grow through photosynthesis.READ MORE:Those reintroduced to the Forth were sourced from Little Loch Broom, near Ullapool in the Highlands, where they were treated to adhere to biosecurity protocols before being transported to their new home.
“Alongside seagrass meadows, they will play a crucial role in transforming the future of this coastal environment for both people and nature.Scottish Government minister Mairi McAllan , whose brief includes the marine environment, said: “I’m honoured and delighted to have been part of Restoration Forth’s historic event, returning native oysters to the Firth of Forth for the first time in around 100 years.
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