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SCRC: Visiting Expert: Dr Ben Madin and Ms Rachel Gordon, AusVet Animal Health Services

Project number: 2013-721
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $0.00
Principal Investigator: Trudy McGowan
Organisation: South Australian Oyster Research Council Pty Ltd (SAORC)
Project start/end date: 31 Mar 2013 - 29 Sep 2013
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Workshop
Nutrition
Mortality
Disease

Final report

ISBN: 978-1-925982-06-0
Author: Trudy McGowan
Final Report • 2013-04-09 • 673.07 KB
2013-721-DLD.pdf

Summary

Over the last ten years the South Australia (SA) Oyster Industry has nearly doubled its output, and now contributes nearly one hundred million dollars annually to the Gross State Product (GSP). Coincident with this growth has been an increasing sense within the industry that the mortality rates of juvenile oysters during the late autumn/winter period has been increasing and has now become a significant impediment to increasing production. This increase in mortality has been labelled South Australian Mortality Syndrome (SAMS).

In September 2012 a workshop was held for producers in Port Lincoln, with the intention of describing and evaluating the mortality being experienced across the SA growing zones. The input from a large number of producers was assessed and a report of this meeting produced for the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) and distributed to the industry.

Two very clear messages emerged from the presentations given by subject experts: the importance of normal, and the availability of information. A process of identifying the gaps and possible research to help overcome the deficits were identified for the development and appraisal of any future research. These themes were:

  1. Better understanding of the normal oyster
  2. The nutritional requirements of SA Oysters
  3. Information management
  4. Information extension

Ensuring that producers are aware of these themes will help to develop understanding of the decisions that are made in funding research, and ensure the successful extension and integration of research findings into the industry.

Final Report • 2013-04-09 • 673.07 KB
2013-721-DLD.pdf

Summary

Over the last ten years the South Australia (SA) Oyster Industry has nearly doubled its output, and now contributes nearly one hundred million dollars annually to the Gross State Product (GSP). Coincident with this growth has been an increasing sense within the industry that the mortality rates of juvenile oysters during the late autumn/winter period has been increasing and has now become a significant impediment to increasing production. This increase in mortality has been labelled South Australian Mortality Syndrome (SAMS).

In September 2012 a workshop was held for producers in Port Lincoln, with the intention of describing and evaluating the mortality being experienced across the SA growing zones. The input from a large number of producers was assessed and a report of this meeting produced for the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) and distributed to the industry.

Two very clear messages emerged from the presentations given by subject experts: the importance of normal, and the availability of information. A process of identifying the gaps and possible research to help overcome the deficits were identified for the development and appraisal of any future research. These themes were:

  1. Better understanding of the normal oyster
  2. The nutritional requirements of SA Oysters
  3. Information management
  4. Information extension

Ensuring that producers are aware of these themes will help to develop understanding of the decisions that are made in funding research, and ensure the successful extension and integration of research findings into the industry.

Final Report • 2013-04-09 • 673.07 KB
2013-721-DLD.pdf

Summary

Over the last ten years the South Australia (SA) Oyster Industry has nearly doubled its output, and now contributes nearly one hundred million dollars annually to the Gross State Product (GSP). Coincident with this growth has been an increasing sense within the industry that the mortality rates of juvenile oysters during the late autumn/winter period has been increasing and has now become a significant impediment to increasing production. This increase in mortality has been labelled South Australian Mortality Syndrome (SAMS).

In September 2012 a workshop was held for producers in Port Lincoln, with the intention of describing and evaluating the mortality being experienced across the SA growing zones. The input from a large number of producers was assessed and a report of this meeting produced for the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) and distributed to the industry.

Two very clear messages emerged from the presentations given by subject experts: the importance of normal, and the availability of information. A process of identifying the gaps and possible research to help overcome the deficits were identified for the development and appraisal of any future research. These themes were:

  1. Better understanding of the normal oyster
  2. The nutritional requirements of SA Oysters
  3. Information management
  4. Information extension

Ensuring that producers are aware of these themes will help to develop understanding of the decisions that are made in funding research, and ensure the successful extension and integration of research findings into the industry.

Final Report • 2013-04-09 • 673.07 KB
2013-721-DLD.pdf

Summary

Over the last ten years the South Australia (SA) Oyster Industry has nearly doubled its output, and now contributes nearly one hundred million dollars annually to the Gross State Product (GSP). Coincident with this growth has been an increasing sense within the industry that the mortality rates of juvenile oysters during the late autumn/winter period has been increasing and has now become a significant impediment to increasing production. This increase in mortality has been labelled South Australian Mortality Syndrome (SAMS).

In September 2012 a workshop was held for producers in Port Lincoln, with the intention of describing and evaluating the mortality being experienced across the SA growing zones. The input from a large number of producers was assessed and a report of this meeting produced for the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) and distributed to the industry.

Two very clear messages emerged from the presentations given by subject experts: the importance of normal, and the availability of information. A process of identifying the gaps and possible research to help overcome the deficits were identified for the development and appraisal of any future research. These themes were:

  1. Better understanding of the normal oyster
  2. The nutritional requirements of SA Oysters
  3. Information management
  4. Information extension

Ensuring that producers are aware of these themes will help to develop understanding of the decisions that are made in funding research, and ensure the successful extension and integration of research findings into the industry.

Final Report • 2013-04-09 • 673.07 KB
2013-721-DLD.pdf

Summary

Over the last ten years the South Australia (SA) Oyster Industry has nearly doubled its output, and now contributes nearly one hundred million dollars annually to the Gross State Product (GSP). Coincident with this growth has been an increasing sense within the industry that the mortality rates of juvenile oysters during the late autumn/winter period has been increasing and has now become a significant impediment to increasing production. This increase in mortality has been labelled South Australian Mortality Syndrome (SAMS).

In September 2012 a workshop was held for producers in Port Lincoln, with the intention of describing and evaluating the mortality being experienced across the SA growing zones. The input from a large number of producers was assessed and a report of this meeting produced for the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) and distributed to the industry.

Two very clear messages emerged from the presentations given by subject experts: the importance of normal, and the availability of information. A process of identifying the gaps and possible research to help overcome the deficits were identified for the development and appraisal of any future research. These themes were:

  1. Better understanding of the normal oyster
  2. The nutritional requirements of SA Oysters
  3. Information management
  4. Information extension

Ensuring that producers are aware of these themes will help to develop understanding of the decisions that are made in funding research, and ensure the successful extension and integration of research findings into the industry.

Final Report • 2013-04-09 • 673.07 KB
2013-721-DLD.pdf

Summary

Over the last ten years the South Australia (SA) Oyster Industry has nearly doubled its output, and now contributes nearly one hundred million dollars annually to the Gross State Product (GSP). Coincident with this growth has been an increasing sense within the industry that the mortality rates of juvenile oysters during the late autumn/winter period has been increasing and has now become a significant impediment to increasing production. This increase in mortality has been labelled South Australian Mortality Syndrome (SAMS).

In September 2012 a workshop was held for producers in Port Lincoln, with the intention of describing and evaluating the mortality being experienced across the SA growing zones. The input from a large number of producers was assessed and a report of this meeting produced for the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) and distributed to the industry.

Two very clear messages emerged from the presentations given by subject experts: the importance of normal, and the availability of information. A process of identifying the gaps and possible research to help overcome the deficits were identified for the development and appraisal of any future research. These themes were:

  1. Better understanding of the normal oyster
  2. The nutritional requirements of SA Oysters
  3. Information management
  4. Information extension

Ensuring that producers are aware of these themes will help to develop understanding of the decisions that are made in funding research, and ensure the successful extension and integration of research findings into the industry.

Final Report • 2013-04-09 • 673.07 KB
2013-721-DLD.pdf

Summary

Over the last ten years the South Australia (SA) Oyster Industry has nearly doubled its output, and now contributes nearly one hundred million dollars annually to the Gross State Product (GSP). Coincident with this growth has been an increasing sense within the industry that the mortality rates of juvenile oysters during the late autumn/winter period has been increasing and has now become a significant impediment to increasing production. This increase in mortality has been labelled South Australian Mortality Syndrome (SAMS).

In September 2012 a workshop was held for producers in Port Lincoln, with the intention of describing and evaluating the mortality being experienced across the SA growing zones. The input from a large number of producers was assessed and a report of this meeting produced for the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) and distributed to the industry.

Two very clear messages emerged from the presentations given by subject experts: the importance of normal, and the availability of information. A process of identifying the gaps and possible research to help overcome the deficits were identified for the development and appraisal of any future research. These themes were:

  1. Better understanding of the normal oyster
  2. The nutritional requirements of SA Oysters
  3. Information management
  4. Information extension

Ensuring that producers are aware of these themes will help to develop understanding of the decisions that are made in funding research, and ensure the successful extension and integration of research findings into the industry.

Final Report • 2013-04-09 • 673.07 KB
2013-721-DLD.pdf

Summary

Over the last ten years the South Australia (SA) Oyster Industry has nearly doubled its output, and now contributes nearly one hundred million dollars annually to the Gross State Product (GSP). Coincident with this growth has been an increasing sense within the industry that the mortality rates of juvenile oysters during the late autumn/winter period has been increasing and has now become a significant impediment to increasing production. This increase in mortality has been labelled South Australian Mortality Syndrome (SAMS).

In September 2012 a workshop was held for producers in Port Lincoln, with the intention of describing and evaluating the mortality being experienced across the SA growing zones. The input from a large number of producers was assessed and a report of this meeting produced for the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) and distributed to the industry.

Two very clear messages emerged from the presentations given by subject experts: the importance of normal, and the availability of information. A process of identifying the gaps and possible research to help overcome the deficits were identified for the development and appraisal of any future research. These themes were:

  1. Better understanding of the normal oyster
  2. The nutritional requirements of SA Oysters
  3. Information management
  4. Information extension

Ensuring that producers are aware of these themes will help to develop understanding of the decisions that are made in funding research, and ensure the successful extension and integration of research findings into the industry.

Final Report • 2013-04-09 • 673.07 KB
2013-721-DLD.pdf

Summary

Over the last ten years the South Australia (SA) Oyster Industry has nearly doubled its output, and now contributes nearly one hundred million dollars annually to the Gross State Product (GSP). Coincident with this growth has been an increasing sense within the industry that the mortality rates of juvenile oysters during the late autumn/winter period has been increasing and has now become a significant impediment to increasing production. This increase in mortality has been labelled South Australian Mortality Syndrome (SAMS).

In September 2012 a workshop was held for producers in Port Lincoln, with the intention of describing and evaluating the mortality being experienced across the SA growing zones. The input from a large number of producers was assessed and a report of this meeting produced for the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) and distributed to the industry.

Two very clear messages emerged from the presentations given by subject experts: the importance of normal, and the availability of information. A process of identifying the gaps and possible research to help overcome the deficits were identified for the development and appraisal of any future research. These themes were:

  1. Better understanding of the normal oyster
  2. The nutritional requirements of SA Oysters
  3. Information management
  4. Information extension

Ensuring that producers are aware of these themes will help to develop understanding of the decisions that are made in funding research, and ensure the successful extension and integration of research findings into the industry.

Final Report • 2013-04-09 • 673.07 KB
2013-721-DLD.pdf

Summary

Over the last ten years the South Australia (SA) Oyster Industry has nearly doubled its output, and now contributes nearly one hundred million dollars annually to the Gross State Product (GSP). Coincident with this growth has been an increasing sense within the industry that the mortality rates of juvenile oysters during the late autumn/winter period has been increasing and has now become a significant impediment to increasing production. This increase in mortality has been labelled South Australian Mortality Syndrome (SAMS).

In September 2012 a workshop was held for producers in Port Lincoln, with the intention of describing and evaluating the mortality being experienced across the SA growing zones. The input from a large number of producers was assessed and a report of this meeting produced for the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) and distributed to the industry.

Two very clear messages emerged from the presentations given by subject experts: the importance of normal, and the availability of information. A process of identifying the gaps and possible research to help overcome the deficits were identified for the development and appraisal of any future research. These themes were:

  1. Better understanding of the normal oyster
  2. The nutritional requirements of SA Oysters
  3. Information management
  4. Information extension

Ensuring that producers are aware of these themes will help to develop understanding of the decisions that are made in funding research, and ensure the successful extension and integration of research findings into the industry.

Final Report • 2013-04-09 • 673.07 KB
2013-721-DLD.pdf

Summary

Over the last ten years the South Australia (SA) Oyster Industry has nearly doubled its output, and now contributes nearly one hundred million dollars annually to the Gross State Product (GSP). Coincident with this growth has been an increasing sense within the industry that the mortality rates of juvenile oysters during the late autumn/winter period has been increasing and has now become a significant impediment to increasing production. This increase in mortality has been labelled South Australian Mortality Syndrome (SAMS).

In September 2012 a workshop was held for producers in Port Lincoln, with the intention of describing and evaluating the mortality being experienced across the SA growing zones. The input from a large number of producers was assessed and a report of this meeting produced for the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) and distributed to the industry.

Two very clear messages emerged from the presentations given by subject experts: the importance of normal, and the availability of information. A process of identifying the gaps and possible research to help overcome the deficits were identified for the development and appraisal of any future research. These themes were:

  1. Better understanding of the normal oyster
  2. The nutritional requirements of SA Oysters
  3. Information management
  4. Information extension

Ensuring that producers are aware of these themes will help to develop understanding of the decisions that are made in funding research, and ensure the successful extension and integration of research findings into the industry.

Industry

Workshop to facilitate epidemiological analysis of unexplained mortality of South Australian Pacific Oyster

Project number: 2012-051
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $36,000.00
Principal Investigator: Charles Caraguel
Organisation: South Australian Oyster Research Council Pty Ltd (SAORC)
Project start/end date: 16 Sep 2012 - 31 Mar 2013
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Workshop
Mortality
Disease

Need

For at least the last 12 years SA growers have noticed unexplained mortality of Pacific Oysters. Tests for Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (OHSV-1uvar) have come up negative each time.

The mortality was first documented in Smokey Bay and is now documented in all the major producing Bays in South Australia, including Coffins Bay, Smoky Bay, Cowell and Ceduna (Denial Bay). Mortality rates have been increasing over time. Losses of between 5-20% each year which equates to between $1.8-$7 million per annum.

Mortalities are generally associated with seasonal temperature related stress in the animals. The timing of the mortalities varies from year to year within specific bays. Mortlaities do not follow a geographical distribution with some sites more affected than others. Anacodatal advice from growers indicates that sites with slower growth rates don’t suffer as badly has highly productivity bays.

In recent years, mortalities have been experienced in the major producing bays. Anacdotal adivce from growers indicates that mortality is particularly in smaller to medium size oysters, but mortality is also occuring in mature stock.

There does seem to be a genetic link to the mortality with anacdotal reports of 100 % mortality of certain “batches”. Given this link the breeding program is breeding for resistance to these unexplained mortality events. Susceptibility varies depending on the family line.

In response some growers are lifting the height of the oysters which reduces the mortlaity rate but slows the growth rate and increases the growout time. There is concerm within the industry that this is not an economically viable solution in the long term.

Research has been proposed to investigate unexpained mortality however industry are supportive of an epidemiological analysis of exisiting data and knowledge to narrow the likely causes so that any future research is focused on likely causes.

Objectives

1. Bring together growers and epidemiologists to define, describe and quantify the scope of unexplained mortality of Pacific Oysters in South Australia
2. Develop and test range of hypothetical causes of the mortalities based on best available information and expertise
3. Identify any gaps in the knowledge or expertise required to test the hypothetical causes
4. Refine and seek agreement on a future Research and Development plan that addresses unexplained Pacific Oyster mortality in South Australia

Formation of the first general national oyster industry incorporated entity

Project number: 2009-224
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $30,480.00
Principal Investigator: Shane L. Comiskey
Organisation: South Australian Oyster Research Council Pty Ltd (SAORC)
Project start/end date: 31 May 2010 - 29 Nov 2010
Contact:
FRDC

Need

The Oyster Consortium and Shellfish Industry Council of Australia need to form a national oyster industry incorporated entity so that the industry has the capacity to house R & D, policy/advocacy (and market and promotion activities). A presentation of a detailed case needs to be made to the industry so that they are informed of and supportive of the entity's capability, structure and costs.

CRC project: Australian Edible Oyster Industry Buisness Plan 2009 - 2014 contains analysis and recommendations on priorities (across all three R & D, policy and marketing) for the next 5 years. An additional paper under the same project titled Australian Oyster Industry Governance Model DISCUSSION PAPER outlines the need for a national entity, its scope, the need for increased R & D/M & P investment by the industry, funding mechanism possibilities and entity structure.

The oyster industry needs to provide the following detail to the industry prior to forming the entity, in a single document, using the Australian Oyster Industry Governance Model DISCUSSION PAPER (from CRC project 2009/729) as its base:
* scope & purpose
* structure (including legal advice on constitution)
* resources required and annual budgets
* funding models and legislative implications

This second stage of investment is outside the scope of the Seafood CRC and the Oyster Consortium does not have the capacity within it, particularly legal, to undertake the work itself.

The national oyster industry also needs a website as an electronic means for industry extension and for public (consumers, Government and R & D providers) access of information.

Objectives

1. To provide the oyster industry with the information (structure, costs, funding and legal advice) required to gain agreement to incorporate a national edible oyster industry entity
2. To form a national oyster industry entity combining R & D and policy/advocacy functions
3. To create a website for the national edible oyster industry containing information for consumers, the industry and its stakeholders.

Final report

ISBN: 978-0-9806740-2-1
Author: Shane Comiskey
Final Report • 2012-04-04 • 352.46 KB
2009-224-DLD.pdf

Summary

Oysters Australia Pty Ltd, the first national body representing the interests of all Australian oyster growers was incorporated on the 3rd October, 2011. The board comprises six grower directors selected from state based bodies the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council, the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council, NSW Farmers Oysters Committee and the NSW Aquaculture Research & Advisory Council. Each of these six bodies are identified as being representative of the commercial interests of oyster growers in each of those three states. The six grower directors will be elected on a rotational basis from the each of the state bodies every 2 years.

The core objectives of Oysters Australia are to on behalf of oyster growers are:

  1. Commissioning, managing and reporting on national R&D projects.
  2. Liaising closely with the states to ensure there is a commonly articulated understanding and view on R&D projects to eliminate duplication of effort and resources.
  3. Over time, potentially become the national body responsible for the commissioning and managing of national marketing and promotion activities.
  4. In the short term, replacing the core functions of the Shellfish Industry Council of Australia (“SICOA”). Over time, OA would develop a more active role in the development of a national and higher profile in the eyes of regulators, government and others in the supply chain.

Oysters Australia will comprise the board of 6 directors, plus an Executive Officer and Chairman.

Oysters Australia has created a website www.oystersaustralia.org.au.

Final Report • 2012-04-04 • 352.46 KB
2009-224-DLD.pdf

Summary

Oysters Australia Pty Ltd, the first national body representing the interests of all Australian oyster growers was incorporated on the 3rd October, 2011. The board comprises six grower directors selected from state based bodies the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council, the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council, NSW Farmers Oysters Committee and the NSW Aquaculture Research & Advisory Council. Each of these six bodies are identified as being representative of the commercial interests of oyster growers in each of those three states. The six grower directors will be elected on a rotational basis from the each of the state bodies every 2 years.

The core objectives of Oysters Australia are to on behalf of oyster growers are:

  1. Commissioning, managing and reporting on national R&D projects.
  2. Liaising closely with the states to ensure there is a commonly articulated understanding and view on R&D projects to eliminate duplication of effort and resources.
  3. Over time, potentially become the national body responsible for the commissioning and managing of national marketing and promotion activities.
  4. In the short term, replacing the core functions of the Shellfish Industry Council of Australia (“SICOA”). Over time, OA would develop a more active role in the development of a national and higher profile in the eyes of regulators, government and others in the supply chain.

Oysters Australia will comprise the board of 6 directors, plus an Executive Officer and Chairman.

Oysters Australia has created a website www.oystersaustralia.org.au.

Final Report • 2012-04-04 • 352.46 KB
2009-224-DLD.pdf

Summary

Oysters Australia Pty Ltd, the first national body representing the interests of all Australian oyster growers was incorporated on the 3rd October, 2011. The board comprises six grower directors selected from state based bodies the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council, the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council, NSW Farmers Oysters Committee and the NSW Aquaculture Research & Advisory Council. Each of these six bodies are identified as being representative of the commercial interests of oyster growers in each of those three states. The six grower directors will be elected on a rotational basis from the each of the state bodies every 2 years.

The core objectives of Oysters Australia are to on behalf of oyster growers are:

  1. Commissioning, managing and reporting on national R&D projects.
  2. Liaising closely with the states to ensure there is a commonly articulated understanding and view on R&D projects to eliminate duplication of effort and resources.
  3. Over time, potentially become the national body responsible for the commissioning and managing of national marketing and promotion activities.
  4. In the short term, replacing the core functions of the Shellfish Industry Council of Australia (“SICOA”). Over time, OA would develop a more active role in the development of a national and higher profile in the eyes of regulators, government and others in the supply chain.

Oysters Australia will comprise the board of 6 directors, plus an Executive Officer and Chairman.

Oysters Australia has created a website www.oystersaustralia.org.au.

Final Report • 2012-04-04 • 352.46 KB
2009-224-DLD.pdf

Summary

Oysters Australia Pty Ltd, the first national body representing the interests of all Australian oyster growers was incorporated on the 3rd October, 2011. The board comprises six grower directors selected from state based bodies the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council, the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council, NSW Farmers Oysters Committee and the NSW Aquaculture Research & Advisory Council. Each of these six bodies are identified as being representative of the commercial interests of oyster growers in each of those three states. The six grower directors will be elected on a rotational basis from the each of the state bodies every 2 years.

The core objectives of Oysters Australia are to on behalf of oyster growers are:

  1. Commissioning, managing and reporting on national R&D projects.
  2. Liaising closely with the states to ensure there is a commonly articulated understanding and view on R&D projects to eliminate duplication of effort and resources.
  3. Over time, potentially become the national body responsible for the commissioning and managing of national marketing and promotion activities.
  4. In the short term, replacing the core functions of the Shellfish Industry Council of Australia (“SICOA”). Over time, OA would develop a more active role in the development of a national and higher profile in the eyes of regulators, government and others in the supply chain.

Oysters Australia will comprise the board of 6 directors, plus an Executive Officer and Chairman.

Oysters Australia has created a website www.oystersaustralia.org.au.

Final Report • 2012-04-04 • 352.46 KB
2009-224-DLD.pdf

Summary

Oysters Australia Pty Ltd, the first national body representing the interests of all Australian oyster growers was incorporated on the 3rd October, 2011. The board comprises six grower directors selected from state based bodies the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council, the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council, NSW Farmers Oysters Committee and the NSW Aquaculture Research & Advisory Council. Each of these six bodies are identified as being representative of the commercial interests of oyster growers in each of those three states. The six grower directors will be elected on a rotational basis from the each of the state bodies every 2 years.

The core objectives of Oysters Australia are to on behalf of oyster growers are:

  1. Commissioning, managing and reporting on national R&D projects.
  2. Liaising closely with the states to ensure there is a commonly articulated understanding and view on R&D projects to eliminate duplication of effort and resources.
  3. Over time, potentially become the national body responsible for the commissioning and managing of national marketing and promotion activities.
  4. In the short term, replacing the core functions of the Shellfish Industry Council of Australia (“SICOA”). Over time, OA would develop a more active role in the development of a national and higher profile in the eyes of regulators, government and others in the supply chain.

Oysters Australia will comprise the board of 6 directors, plus an Executive Officer and Chairman.

Oysters Australia has created a website www.oystersaustralia.org.au.

Final Report • 2012-04-04 • 352.46 KB
2009-224-DLD.pdf

Summary

Oysters Australia Pty Ltd, the first national body representing the interests of all Australian oyster growers was incorporated on the 3rd October, 2011. The board comprises six grower directors selected from state based bodies the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council, the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council, NSW Farmers Oysters Committee and the NSW Aquaculture Research & Advisory Council. Each of these six bodies are identified as being representative of the commercial interests of oyster growers in each of those three states. The six grower directors will be elected on a rotational basis from the each of the state bodies every 2 years.

The core objectives of Oysters Australia are to on behalf of oyster growers are:

  1. Commissioning, managing and reporting on national R&D projects.
  2. Liaising closely with the states to ensure there is a commonly articulated understanding and view on R&D projects to eliminate duplication of effort and resources.
  3. Over time, potentially become the national body responsible for the commissioning and managing of national marketing and promotion activities.
  4. In the short term, replacing the core functions of the Shellfish Industry Council of Australia (“SICOA”). Over time, OA would develop a more active role in the development of a national and higher profile in the eyes of regulators, government and others in the supply chain.

Oysters Australia will comprise the board of 6 directors, plus an Executive Officer and Chairman.

Oysters Australia has created a website www.oystersaustralia.org.au.

Final Report • 2012-04-04 • 352.46 KB
2009-224-DLD.pdf

Summary

Oysters Australia Pty Ltd, the first national body representing the interests of all Australian oyster growers was incorporated on the 3rd October, 2011. The board comprises six grower directors selected from state based bodies the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council, the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council, NSW Farmers Oysters Committee and the NSW Aquaculture Research & Advisory Council. Each of these six bodies are identified as being representative of the commercial interests of oyster growers in each of those three states. The six grower directors will be elected on a rotational basis from the each of the state bodies every 2 years.

The core objectives of Oysters Australia are to on behalf of oyster growers are:

  1. Commissioning, managing and reporting on national R&D projects.
  2. Liaising closely with the states to ensure there is a commonly articulated understanding and view on R&D projects to eliminate duplication of effort and resources.
  3. Over time, potentially become the national body responsible for the commissioning and managing of national marketing and promotion activities.
  4. In the short term, replacing the core functions of the Shellfish Industry Council of Australia (“SICOA”). Over time, OA would develop a more active role in the development of a national and higher profile in the eyes of regulators, government and others in the supply chain.

Oysters Australia will comprise the board of 6 directors, plus an Executive Officer and Chairman.

Oysters Australia has created a website www.oystersaustralia.org.au.

Final Report • 2012-04-04 • 352.46 KB
2009-224-DLD.pdf

Summary

Oysters Australia Pty Ltd, the first national body representing the interests of all Australian oyster growers was incorporated on the 3rd October, 2011. The board comprises six grower directors selected from state based bodies the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council, the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council, NSW Farmers Oysters Committee and the NSW Aquaculture Research & Advisory Council. Each of these six bodies are identified as being representative of the commercial interests of oyster growers in each of those three states. The six grower directors will be elected on a rotational basis from the each of the state bodies every 2 years.

The core objectives of Oysters Australia are to on behalf of oyster growers are:

  1. Commissioning, managing and reporting on national R&D projects.
  2. Liaising closely with the states to ensure there is a commonly articulated understanding and view on R&D projects to eliminate duplication of effort and resources.
  3. Over time, potentially become the national body responsible for the commissioning and managing of national marketing and promotion activities.
  4. In the short term, replacing the core functions of the Shellfish Industry Council of Australia (“SICOA”). Over time, OA would develop a more active role in the development of a national and higher profile in the eyes of regulators, government and others in the supply chain.

Oysters Australia will comprise the board of 6 directors, plus an Executive Officer and Chairman.

Oysters Australia has created a website www.oystersaustralia.org.au.

Final Report • 2012-04-04 • 352.46 KB
2009-224-DLD.pdf

Summary

Oysters Australia Pty Ltd, the first national body representing the interests of all Australian oyster growers was incorporated on the 3rd October, 2011. The board comprises six grower directors selected from state based bodies the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council, the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council, NSW Farmers Oysters Committee and the NSW Aquaculture Research & Advisory Council. Each of these six bodies are identified as being representative of the commercial interests of oyster growers in each of those three states. The six grower directors will be elected on a rotational basis from the each of the state bodies every 2 years.

The core objectives of Oysters Australia are to on behalf of oyster growers are:

  1. Commissioning, managing and reporting on national R&D projects.
  2. Liaising closely with the states to ensure there is a commonly articulated understanding and view on R&D projects to eliminate duplication of effort and resources.
  3. Over time, potentially become the national body responsible for the commissioning and managing of national marketing and promotion activities.
  4. In the short term, replacing the core functions of the Shellfish Industry Council of Australia (“SICOA”). Over time, OA would develop a more active role in the development of a national and higher profile in the eyes of regulators, government and others in the supply chain.

Oysters Australia will comprise the board of 6 directors, plus an Executive Officer and Chairman.

Oysters Australia has created a website www.oystersaustralia.org.au.

Final Report • 2012-04-04 • 352.46 KB
2009-224-DLD.pdf

Summary

Oysters Australia Pty Ltd, the first national body representing the interests of all Australian oyster growers was incorporated on the 3rd October, 2011. The board comprises six grower directors selected from state based bodies the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council, the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council, NSW Farmers Oysters Committee and the NSW Aquaculture Research & Advisory Council. Each of these six bodies are identified as being representative of the commercial interests of oyster growers in each of those three states. The six grower directors will be elected on a rotational basis from the each of the state bodies every 2 years.

The core objectives of Oysters Australia are to on behalf of oyster growers are:

  1. Commissioning, managing and reporting on national R&D projects.
  2. Liaising closely with the states to ensure there is a commonly articulated understanding and view on R&D projects to eliminate duplication of effort and resources.
  3. Over time, potentially become the national body responsible for the commissioning and managing of national marketing and promotion activities.
  4. In the short term, replacing the core functions of the Shellfish Industry Council of Australia (“SICOA”). Over time, OA would develop a more active role in the development of a national and higher profile in the eyes of regulators, government and others in the supply chain.

Oysters Australia will comprise the board of 6 directors, plus an Executive Officer and Chairman.

Oysters Australia has created a website www.oystersaustralia.org.au.

Final Report • 2012-04-04 • 352.46 KB
2009-224-DLD.pdf

Summary

Oysters Australia Pty Ltd, the first national body representing the interests of all Australian oyster growers was incorporated on the 3rd October, 2011. The board comprises six grower directors selected from state based bodies the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council, the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council, NSW Farmers Oysters Committee and the NSW Aquaculture Research & Advisory Council. Each of these six bodies are identified as being representative of the commercial interests of oyster growers in each of those three states. The six grower directors will be elected on a rotational basis from the each of the state bodies every 2 years.

The core objectives of Oysters Australia are to on behalf of oyster growers are:

  1. Commissioning, managing and reporting on national R&D projects.
  2. Liaising closely with the states to ensure there is a commonly articulated understanding and view on R&D projects to eliminate duplication of effort and resources.
  3. Over time, potentially become the national body responsible for the commissioning and managing of national marketing and promotion activities.
  4. In the short term, replacing the core functions of the Shellfish Industry Council of Australia (“SICOA”). Over time, OA would develop a more active role in the development of a national and higher profile in the eyes of regulators, government and others in the supply chain.

Oysters Australia will comprise the board of 6 directors, plus an Executive Officer and Chairman.

Oysters Australia has created a website www.oystersaustralia.org.au.

Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2003-402
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Identification of natural mudworm species in South Australian Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) stocks

Under a joint arrangement between Seafood Services Australia (SSA) and the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC), a project was developed to investigate mudworm in South Australia. A minor mudworm survey was carried out in which between one and three dozen oysters from seven different...
ORGANISATION:
South Australian Oyster Research Council Pty Ltd (SAORC)
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Invasive Species
Husbandry
Fisheries Management
Aquaculture
Animal Health
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Pacific Oyster
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