Forth Oyster Restoration Project Success

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Scottish Parliament, Standard Motion: That the Parliament welcomes the latest findings from the Restoration Forth Project, which has involved the relocation of nearly 47,000 European flat oysters from Loch Ryan to the Firth of Forth since 2023; notes that the oysters are thriving, with an average survival rate of 88%; further notes that this marks the first verified presence of oysters in the Firth of Forth since 1957; recognises the vital role that oysters play in laying the groundwork for a healthier marine ecosystem and a brighter future for Scotland’s seas; commends the efforts of Heriot-Watt University, the Marine Conservation Society, volunteers and local communities in delivering this success, and believes that this work significantly contributes to Scotland’s ocean recovery and wider environmental commitments.