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Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2002-414
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Development of techniques for quantification of stress-induced catecholamine changes in the hemolymph of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)

As a result of the development of a protocol for oyster blood sample collection, preservation and transportation and subsequent catecholamine analysis during the course of this project, a test now exists which can be used to measure stress in oysters. This test will be used in the...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
TAGS
Remote Sensing
SPECIES
Pacific Oyster
Industry
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-097
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Environmental risk factors that may contribute to vibrio outbreaks - A South Australian case study

Vibrios are naturally occurring bacteria that are ubiquitous in fresh, estuarine and marine environments. Many Vibrio species are non-pathogenic, but some can cause disease in animals, and others are pathogenic to humans. People can contract vibriosis by consuming raw, undercooked or...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
SPECIES
Pacific Oyster
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-023
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Sentinel sensors: revolutionising our understanding and management of the estuarine environment

This study, undertaken by CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere, examines the usefulness of mussels as sentinels for environmental change using a novel biosensor. This project measured the vital signs of heart rate and behaviour in sentinel animals, as they respond to multiple and interacting changes in the...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
TAGS
Remote Sensing
SPECIES
Pacific Oyster
Industry
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2015-238
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Rural R and D for Profit: Easy-Open Oyster automation

This project attempted to overcome the consumer barrier to oyster shucking by developing the idea of an Easy Open oyster suggested by Mr Robert Simmonds, owner of Oyster Bob Pty Ltd. This entailed making a slit in the edge of the oyster shell and resealing it with wax so that the oyster remained...
ORGANISATION:
Dr Len Stephens
TAGS
Market Opportunities
SPECIES
Pacific Oyster
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