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Articles on Oysters
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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, Adelaide University
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Professor, Sustainable Marine Futures, Environment Institute, Adelaide University
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Professor, National Marine Science Centre, Southern Cross University
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Visiting Researcher, School of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Southampton
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Associate Professor in Marine and Historical Ecology, University of Exeter
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Assistant Professor, Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Professor of Food Safety, University of Guelph
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Research fellow Environmental Management, Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling
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PhD Researcher, Australian National University
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Professor of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University
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Adjunct Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Professor/Professeure titulaire, Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre, Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
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Senior lecturer in aquaculture, Pattimura University and doctoral student, Southern Cross University
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Professor Environmental and Marine Science, Southern Cross University
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Senior Research Scientist - Coastal Restoration, James Cook University