Flat Oyster

Native Flat Oyster

taralangkana (Oyster)
In palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aborigines, with thanks to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre.

Ostrea angasi (Flat Oyster, Angasi Oyster, Native Oyster, Mud Oyster)

Example of mixed species shellfish bed in Georges Bay, St Helens.

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Science Terms and Concepts

Background

Management

Cultural Fishing

Catch, Effort and CPUE

Ecosystem and Habitat Interactions