Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) conduct annual dredge surveys within the Fal Oyster Fishery since taking over management of the fishery in 2014.
The aims of the survey were to investigate the relative abundance and distribution of native oysters (Ostrea edulis) within the Fal Fishery management area in the River Fal, Cornwall.
In 2015, a total of 79 sites were completed and 769 oysters were recorded. The analysis was done by Geographic Areas; Harbour, Outer Harbour and River.
