60K Oysters Revive Firth of Forth

Restoration Forth achieves a monumental feat by introducing 60,000 European flat oysters into the Firth of Forth, surpassing their initial goal and reviving beds that once covered an area as large as Edinburgh. Over the past four years, volunteers have planted oysters and restored seagrass meadows at sites like Burntisland Sands, Belhaven Bay, and Drum Sands. These oysters not only grow but also filter water, store carbon, and provide shelter for marine life. The Firths beds once supported local economies around Newhaven and Leith, with records showing nearly 30 million harvested yearly over a decade. The recent addition of 14,800 oysters pushed the total past the target, with an 88% survival rate reported by Heriot-Watt University divers. The project, backed by the Marine Conservation Society and funded by the Scottish Government, is rebuilding a vital part of Scotlands coastal ecosystem.

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