A research priority identified by the Australian Abalone Growers’ Association (AAGA) in 2019, prior to the commencement of the project, was to improve the survival of commercially cultured abalone during periods of high summer water temperatures (> 22°C). This research aimed to address...
In this project, we reviewed the scientific literature and collaborated with Australian abalone growers to develop a case definition for summer mortality. The case definition developed for summer mortality is as follows:
i. Chronic mortality of unknown cause (if in doubt take this to mean...