Join Marine Conservation Society and Heriot-Watt Univeristy for an oyster citizen science session at Longniddry Bents 2 and find out how you can help the restoration of oysters to the Firth of Forth!
We have developed a citizen science guide to help us collect important information needed for oyster restoration. Citizen science is when the public join forces with scientific teams to collaborate on research projects. There are lots of ways to take part and it’s a great way to get outside, learn new skills and do something amazing for our oceans.
During this session we will show you how to carry out two surveys that will help us identify locations to restore oysters. The first will teach you how to identify oyster shells and the second how to identify different beach habitats. We will show you how you can use the guide to carry out a survey and record your survey results. This session will provide you with the skills to carry out these surveys and contribute to our work restoring oysters to the Firth of Forth. The activity is quick and easy to learn, and can be done on any beach around the Firth of Forth!
All participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
No previous knowledge or experience is necessary to take part in this event.
Who we are
Restoration Forth is a major marine restoration programme working with communities to restore seagrass habitats and European flat oyster populations in the Firth of Forth. Our goal is to inspire and give agency to community members from around the Forth to participate in and lead on restoration activities in the marine environment. Restoration Forth is managed by WWF Scotland but is a partnership of scientific institutions, environmental charities, and community hubs.
The first phase of Restoration Forth (2022-24) was made possible by funding from Aviva, the Moondance Foundation, the ScottishPower Foundation and the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, facilitated by the Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund, and managed by NatureScot.
The current phase of Restoration Forth is made possible by funding from Sky and the Cinven Foundation; the project is supported by the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.
Photo credit: Anna Inman
