Cornwall oystermen battle to save way of life

Oystermen of the River Fal Estuary have been dredging in sailing boats for hundreds of years.

Exports to France where their catch of Native Oysters and Queen Scallops are popular have been hit hard by the implementation of EU health and safety rules since Brexit.

Les and Dan Angell are a father and son team from Falmouth who sail up and down the Carrick Roads six days a week.

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