The 2026 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival takes place in Bluff today, Saturday 23 May. A big Southland welcome to everyone visiting our great region this weekend for one of the South’s most iconic events...

A UNC Institute for the Environment study shows the environmental and economic benefits of oyster reefs.

The restoration aims not only to recover a lost species, but to help reconnect the region with an important part of its maritime heritage.

Will an extra contingent of southerners step up to save the famed event?

Disease-resistant oysters may be one answer to the industry’s current disease problems. We show you how scientists at Onda aquaculture in Souris are breeding them.

Producers and businesses along the NSW South Coast are banding together for a new tourism initiative centred around oysters. Eurobodalla…

Becoming a "vibrant foodie destination" is part of plans to revive the former ferry town of Stranraer.

The aim is to restore populations which used to be common before they were overfished.

Oyster growing areas on the Yorke Peninsula are ordered to close due to the detection of a toxic phytoplankton for the second time this year.

South Australians are heartbroken about the state’s unprecedented algal bloom. But eating oysters, donating shells and restoring lost reefs will boost ocean health.

The oyster debate reveals something fascinating about how we draw ethical lines and what veganism really means to each of us.

The Christmas oyster harvest is flourishing on the NSW south coast, but further north it is a very different story as growers face the fallout of this year's record-breaking floods.

An algal bloom has devastated South Australia’s coastline, but scientists say restoring long-lost shellfish reefs could help prevent disasters like this in the future

"Our strategy is to use our technology as a profit driver and M&A lever," says cofounder and CEO John Nicholas.

Farm-raised oysters in the Seto Inland Sea are dying en masse, forcing businesses to pass on the higher costs to customers.

Shrimp soundtrack will be played underwater to lure baby oysters in program aimed at fighting algal blooms

Marine life is found to be flourishing on the oyster reef created in the River Hamble in 2023.

A conservation charity hopes adopting crocheted oysters will connect people with the species.

A pioneering native oyster reef is being installed in the Mar Menor, an urgent bid to save a collapsing ecosystem.

Perfect weather and a bumper harvest enticed thousands to Lions Park, Woy Woy on Sunday, November 9, for the annual Brisbane Water Oyster Festival, one of

As fishing traditions are threatened by storms and poachers, pearl oyster farms offer a lifeline to coastal communities.

The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival celebrates its 25th year this Sunday, November 9, at Lions Park Woy Woy. “It will be an event to celebrate the many

Royal Navy and Blue Marine Foundation capture footage of a thriving native oyster reef in the River Hamble - a success for Solent restoration.

This pearler of an event includes oysters by the dozen, exclusive coastal cocktails and Never Never’s take on the shoey – a “shelly”.

Oyster farmers have formed a blockade at Haslam in South Australia to prevent oysters from an area affected by the algal bloom being put in the waters around Streaky Bay.

Natural pH variability in coastal-estuarine systems exacerbates OAX events through frequent pCO2 spikes, posing severe threats to bivalves and ecosyst…

Organisers say the festival celebrates a "unique and wonderful" industry.

This winter, Hampshire-based charity the Final Straw Foundation (FSF) will be installing 10,000 native oysters in marinas across the Solent to study their effects on water quality and help repopulate ...

From co-designing with farmers, to battle-testing at sea, to building for the next frontier, Seapa says it is trying to redefine what’s possible for oyster growers worldwide.

Victoria could have its own Sydney rock oyster industry after a trial in the state's east yielded positive results.

Scientists and traditional owners restore oyster reefs once common in Far North Queensland waters.

Many researchers are looking toward aquaculture as a way to reduce carbon, while also producing food. Yet, in some cases, it is unclear whether these methods offer a way to reduce carbon or if they're...

Shellfish fans headed to Stranraer at the weekend as it staged its annual festival.

In Ghana's coastal mangroves, women are making efforts to sustain oyster farming, a key livelihood in coastal mangroves. Hundreds of women in the West African nation were trained in eco-friendly farmi...

A problematic oyster species that can grow up to 24 centimetres long is spreading through Queensland, with the potential to invade much of the nation's coastline.

Scientists and traditional owners restore oyster reefs once common in Far North Queensland waters.

Canada is a major oyster supplier to the U.S. Both diners and oystermen are harmed by inaction on pollution.

A Louisiana health official reported two more deaths from the flesh-eating vibrio bacteria, part of 14 more infections.

Find out how UNSW Sydney's BioShelters use 3D printing technology to create vital habitats for oysters and other marine species.

A professor teamed up with student musicians to inspire interest in data about the ‘catastrophic scale’ of the crisis

Slurping down 15 oysters in 2 minutes is no shucking joke. Here's how to give it your all at your next oyster eating competition.

WRL in partnership with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW Shellfish Program, led a large study to support evidence-based decision making on the closure of productive oy...

Make restaurant-quality Steamed Oysters with Ginger and Shallots in just easy 5 steps. These appetizers are topped with fresh aromatics, dressed in a light sweet soy sauce and perfect for weeknight di...

All of our favorite things in one tasty package.  Horseradish Cheddar Grilled Oysters Makes enough sauce for about 1 dozen oysters. We recommend grilling our "small" oysters, which are slightly larger...

Chargrilled oysters are topped with a rich garlic butter flavored with sriracha and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese for a delicious-tasting appetizer.

Learn how to make classic Teochew oyster pancakes with the recipe shared by Michelin Plate restaurant Pak Loh Chiu Chow in Hong Kong.

Save Our Shells is part of a mission to recycle oyster shells from restaurants across South Mississippi to help benefit oyster populations.

Energy giant teams up with The Oyster Restoration Company to develop blueprint for biodiversity gains at offshore wind projects