1. Optimise identification & enumeration of Vibrio vulnificus & other marine vibrios & microbiological contaminants of major oyster-growing areas in NSW.

2. Assess the incidence of V vulnificus and other marine Vobrios and traditional microbioliological contaminants (faecal coliforms, E. Coli) in the marine environment of major oyster growing areas in NSW

3. Determine rate & extent of accumulation in & removal of Vv from Sydney rock oyster in lab & commonwealth depuration