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Why Japan’s oysters are dying en masse. A death rate of up to 90%, linked to warming seas, is threatening the oyster industry in Hiroshima prefecture, which produces most of […]
Stranraer aiming to be Scotland’s “oyster town.” The former ferry port in south-west Scotland is aiming to reinvent itself. Stranraer, on the shores of Loch Ryan, is home to Scotland’s […]
SFPA issues updated Food Safety Information Notice on the Management of Norovirus for Shellfish Producers. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has recently issued an updated Food Safety Information Notice (FSIN) on […]
480-million-year-old parasite still infects oysters today. A parasite that plagued ancient seas still worms its way into modern oysters—half a billion years later. A surprising new study has revealed that […]
Untapped potential & regulatory hurdles. The UK’s shellfish industry. Read Fish Focus’ latest publication focusing on seafood processing. The UK’s shellfish farming sector is small in terms of our European counterparts in […]
National Oyster Day – but not all oysters are welcome… Yesterday (5th August) was National Oyster Day, but not all oysters are welcome. Discover PML’s research on the Pacific Oyster – […]
RWE and The Oyster Restoration Company complete feasibility project for large-scale native oyster restoration. RWE and TORC prove oyster reef restoration is feasible within offshore wind farms. Six-month study delivers […]
Record Mussel Output Marks Scottish Shellfish Industry’s 2024 Performance Scotland’s shellfish farming sector reached a significant milestone in 2024, according to the newly published Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey. The […]
The Oyster Restoration Company launches Rapid Reef: a scalable solution for marine restoration. The Oyster Restoration Company is proud to announce the launch of Rapid Reef, an innovative product designed to […]
Suspension of Foyle oyster fishery. Loughs Agency in Ireland has announced the suspension of the Native Oyster Fishery in the Foyle area for a three-week period until Thursday 14th November […]
Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone. Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe’s coastline — but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a […]
Aquaculture goes electric at Maine Ocean Farms. Maine Ocean Farms is supercharging its operations with custom-built electric workboats and Aqua superPower’s marine fast charging, setting a new standard for eco-friendly oyster farming. This […]
Breeding better oysters in the USA. NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service launched a new, state-of-the-art Northeast Oyster Breeding Centre in June 2024. The centre […]
Primerdesign launches real-time PCR workflow for onsite detection of norovirus in oysters. genesig Easy_oys Detection Kit offers rapid and reliable qPCR workflow to quantify Norovirus GI and GII pathogens in […]
Tasmanian Oyster Company renews Friend of the Sea Certification, entirely committed to Sustainable Aquaculture. In the picturesque waters of Tasmania, where pristine landscapes meet blue seas, Tasmanian Oyster Company, proudly […]
Grilled oysters with butter. This grilled oyster recipe adds some extra flavour through the addition of parsley, garlic and tabasco. Recipe courtesy Scottish Shellfish Prep time: 10min Cooking time: 4min […]
Solar Oysters and Blue Oyster Environmental join forces to drive sustainable aquaculture innovation. Solar Oysters LLC, a sustainable aquaculture technology producer, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Blue […]
Creamy crunchy oysters. This quick dish, would make an extravagant starter or a decadent lunch, perfect for the festive season. Prep time: 5min Serves: 2 Cooking time: 7min Ingredients 8 […]
Risk assessment to support guidance for norovirus outbreaks in oysters. The microbiological team at the FSA has assessed the public health risk of raw oysters with a range of norovirus RNA […]
Oysters au gratin. A quick and easy dish that is not only luxurious, but will also improve your love life – great as a starter! Serves: 2 Prep time: 5min […]
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