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By playing the sounds of healthy reefs, we can draw oysters back to the barrens where their reefs once stood.
Leaf oysters can form reefs, produce mauve pearls, and reach the size of a dinner plate. They’ve been ignored for far too long.
Nanoplastics and arsenic can affect some of the most basic functions of oysters.
Bushfires not only destroy things on land, they can also have an impact on our seafood industry including our oyster farms.
Coral reefs get a lot of attention, but the world has lost almost all of its vital oyster reefs in the last few centuries.
Oysters are big business along the Gulf Coast, but raising them off-bottom – which yields a premium product – is just starting there. Hurricane Michael showed it won’t be easy.
In the wake of a norovirus outbreak traced to raw oysters from British Columbia, our expert explains how to eat this culinary delicacy safely.
Oysters aren’t just good for a feed. They also give a vital boost to coastal ecosystems, which is why efforts are underway to restore Australia’s once-abundant oyster reefs to their former glory.
Oysters grow in seawater and filter their food from it, so how do you shield them from waterborne diseases? Scientists are working to develop strains that are resistant to a fast-spreading herpes virus.
In colonial times Australia’s waters were teeming with mud oysters that provided food, cement, and cleaned the oceans. Now a 20-hectare man-made reef aims to restore some of their former glory.
Shellfish will have more brittle shells as oceans get more acidic – making them more vulnerable to predators. New research gives a fascinating glimpse into how they will adapt.
Sydney oysters could help scientists properly gauge the health of our waterways. Researchers placed rock-oysters in 10 estuaries…
Plankton might cause the spread of a herpes-like virus in oysters. The oyster virus is a branch of the herpes virus, but…
The stuff of romance novels or a secret tool to give you a boost in the bedroom? We start the year by examining the truth about oysters. Holly gazed around in awe. Rory had brought her to a tiny waterfront…
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Postdoctoral researcher, marine ecology, University of Adelaide
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Professor, Program Director of Stretton Institute, Program Director of Environment Insitute, University of Adelaide
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Professor in Marine Biology, Director National Marine Science Centre, Southern Cross University
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