Learn about the importance of oyster grading in ensuring oysters are placed in growing equipment relevant to their size at the different stages of production. Grading oysters improves the health of the oysters and increases production in aquaculture systems.
Hear how innovation in oyster grading technology has allowed the grading process to be completed underwater, reducing manual handling of the oysters. This innovation minimises stress on the oysters, reducing losses and allowing the grading of three different sizes of oysters to occur simultaneously, improving efficiency and productivity.
Previous oyster grading operations were labour intensive and time consuming. The implementation of this innovation has allowed staff to attend to other operations in the aquaculture production system, such as monitoring the oysters and managing farming infrastructure to improve productivity and profitability.
This resource was produced as part of PIEFA’s Ag Week 2023 Activities but can be used at any point and incorporated into your lesson plans throughout the year.
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Ag Week, fisheries, aquaculture, oysters, grading, water, sustainable, 5 questions, technology, innovation, STEM, farms, automation, production
Developed by: PIEFA