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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Paul Cargill

Positive signs oysters settling in well after reintroduction to Firth of Forth

Oysters on the seabed (Heriot Watt Dive Team/PA) -

Marine experts have expressed delight over positive signs that thousands of oysters released into the Firth of Forth are settling in well to their new environment.

Heriot-Watt University, one of a group of organisations involved in a project to reintroduce European flat oysters to the estuary, recently led monitoring sessions with divers and underwater camera equipment to check on their status.

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