Oysters doing well in Firth of Forth after reintroduction, say experts

Since September last year, about 30,000 European flat oysters have been reintroduced at four sites which are being monitored. Photograph: Callum Bennetts/Maverick Photo Agency

Thousands of oysters released into the Firth of Forth appear to be thriving again after a century-long absence from the Scottish estuary since they were lost to overfishing.

Marine experts from Heriot-Watt University who have helped reintroduce about 30,000 European flat oysters to the estuary said divers and underwater cameras showed they were doing well.