The farming of bivalve shellfish is a Tasmanian success story. We grow around 40 million Pacific oysters each year, with some farmers also growing Angasi oysters and mussels.
We have 43 growers, ranging from large to small operations. All are Australian owned. We employ around 350 Tasmanians.
Oyster growing areas are around the north, east and south-east coasts of Tasmania. See how much each area produces here. See the sizes we produce here and prices we receive here.
We pay more than $1 million in industry-specific fees to the State Government, for access to State waters and best practice food safety services.
Oyster farming is low impact — with no feed and no waste. Farming oysters involves lower greenhouse gas emissions than the farming of all other meat, fish and crustaceans. Oyster farms provide shelter for native fish, which in turn attract a welcome array of birds and mammals.
Tasmanian oysters are a great source of protein, omega 3, iron and magnesium. Find out where to purchase Tasmanian oysters here.
We have 43 growers, ranging from large to small operations. All are Australian owned. We employ around 350 Tasmanians.
Oyster growing areas are around the north, east and south-east coasts of Tasmania. See how much each area produces here. See the sizes we produce here and prices we receive here.
We pay more than $1 million in industry-specific fees to the State Government, for access to State waters and best practice food safety services.
Oyster farming is low impact — with no feed and no waste. Farming oysters involves lower greenhouse gas emissions than the farming of all other meat, fish and crustaceans. Oyster farms provide shelter for native fish, which in turn attract a welcome array of birds and mammals.
Tasmanian oysters are a great source of protein, omega 3, iron and magnesium. Find out where to purchase Tasmanian oysters here.
