Shellfish Revolution

Unveiling the hidden world inside Robust Oyster Baskets

March 28, 2024April 11, 2024

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).

OzFish digs deep to help Sydney Opera House celebrate 50 years with a shellfish exhibition 

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023

OzFish Unlimited’s shellfish recycling has branched out into a new area with highly acclaimed First Nations artist Megan Cope using oyster shells within her public art.  More than 85,000 oyster shells have been positioned across the Sydney Opera House precinct…

Quilted Oyster Doonas adding versatility to shellfish restoration

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

OzFish Unlimited continues to innovate the shellfish revolution with the upcoming trial of Quilted Oyster Doonas (QODs) set to bring an added layer of versatility to restoration projects.  The QOD concept is composed of a non-degrading, flexible gabion blanket that…

Oyster Baskets to Make a Splash in Wastewater Filtration Project

September 6, 2023

Shellfish could hold the key to filtering nutrients in wastewater with a ground-breaking project in Queensland testing their effectiveness. OzFish Unlimited, Australia’s fishing conservation charity, has teamed up with Unity Water, The University of Sunshine Coast and Healthy Land and…

Ground-breaking research making a big noise underwater for oyster restoration

August 21, 2023February 26, 2024

 Even though oysters don’t have ears, they are still wired for sound.  University of Adelaide marine ecologist Dr Dominic Mcafee has been using novel methods as part of his attempts to restore Australia’s lost shellfish reefs and one of his…

Innovative trial could be game-changer for Australian shellfish restoration

July 20, 2023

A new product being trialled in South-East Queensland could be a game-changer for shellfish restoration in Australia.    A mesh bag made from biopolymers from 100 per cent vegetation that has been sustainably sourced is being tested to see if they…

Where passion meets action – a recap of a member’s OzFish experience

June 1, 2023June 12, 2023

As I waded through the knee-deep water, casting my line, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of fulfillment and purpose. I heard about OzFish a few years ago and was eager to learn how I could contribute to the organisation’s vision of healthier waterways.

Shellfish reef restoration research to uncover the value of oysters to improve water quality

May 5, 2023May 18, 2023

Unitywater is trialling an oyster reef restoration project that will for the first time in Australia determine the value and effectiveness oysters have to filter nutrients in waterways. The project will be delivered by Unitywater in partnership with University

Oysters back from the brink thanks to novel restoration

April 4, 2023April 5, 2023

A team of Griffith University marine scientists’ preliminary findings shows that 3 million new oysters are living on oyster baskets built by OzFish volunteers in Moreton Bay. Along with new oysters and other shellfish, another 4.5 million animals, such as crabs, live on and among the structures.

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