'Commemorative Oyster Gauges #SavingESTER 2025' - Fal Fishery Cooperative CIC

Good Afternoon Network Member

Following the success of the #SavingESTER campaigns, as well as massive support from Co-op Foundation, AND YOU THE CROWD, where we collected and presented scientific data on growth and reproduction of native oyster biomasses, we are delighted to share that on 18th August 2025, DEFRA signed off our proposal to ‘increase the MLS from 67mm to 72mm’, the first increase since 1924, yep 101 years!!

We are now offering you the opportunity to claim a Limited Edition 3D Printed, and/or, one of the first Limited Edition Bronze Castings of this gauge, and support the CIC at the same time!

We are creating a ‘Limited Edition (50) Cornish Recycled Gill Net 3D Printed Oyster Gauge’ and ‘Limited Edition (50) Commemorative Bronze Oyster Gauge’, both in the same style as the 1924 original, but with the new internal diameter of 72mm, and probably the words:

‘Cornish Native Oyster Gauge – 72mm – #SavingESTER 2025’

So, hopefully you’ll recognise the fantastic achievement and lasting legacy, for the Cornish Native Oysters on the Fal Fishery, and I hope you really enjoy using these gauges to CHECK YOUR NATIVE OYSTERS ARE LEGAL, next time you go to buy some!

Read more about the project and crowdfunding campaign by CLICKING HERE

Thank you for your support

Fal Fishery Cooperative CIC