Shellfish Reef

Unveiling the hidden world inside Robust Oyster Baskets 

Unveiling the hidden world inside Robust Oyster Baskets 

OzFish has established strong partnerships with The University of Queensland, Sunshine Coast University, and Griffith University to conduct in-depth research on the functionality of shellfish reefs, their environmental impact, and their suitability as habitats for fish. Leveraging modern technology, monitoring these reefs both above and below the water’s surface is relatively simple, yet the true discoveries are found within the Robust Oyster Baskets (ROBs). 

Shellfish restoration underway on the Port River, South Australia 

Shellfish restoration underway on the Port River, South Australia 

Across three working bees, 28 rec fisher volunteers constructed 70 Robust Oyster Buckets (ROBs) and filled them with more than 1.1 tonnes of recycled oyster shell. They then helped to deploy them at strategic locations in the Port River estuary, dedicating more than 188 hours so far to delivering the project. 

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