Moreton Bay Oyster Reef Project. When Does It Start?

[Angus]

As I have been pushing for support for the Moreton Bay Oyster reef project lately a few people have asked "when does it start". The answer is "it has". 

Courtesy of the Port Of Brisbane we now have a large block of land on the reclaimed land at the river mouth for our shell drying. Pictured below is yet another ute load of oyster shell (courtesy of oyster wholesalers across Brisbane) dropped to the site today for drying. 

Why are we drying oyster shell? To make the bio blocks we need to repopulate the bay oyster shell is the best medium. The bio chemical signature the shell emits is the most attractive surface for oyster spat (planktonic sized juvenile oysters) to take purchase. This is after all how an oyster reef literally grows with new oysters attaching as old ones die creating complex habitats in the bay. 

So please support this project. An easy start is entering the Wynnum Fishing Classic or by simply buying a raffle ticket (or 2). You are not supporting a pipe dream but a project already off the ground. Your support will dramatically improve the scale in which we can operate and make a very tangible difference.

Check out our website to learn more about the project or purchase said entries or raffle tickets. 6 weeks to the competition!

https://www.ozfishmoretonbay.org

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[Drop Bear]

Nice post angus. I spoke to PFD today and they have agreed to give us their shell. This pretty much doubles the amount we are getting... my poor ute

[aussie123]

PFD should have heaps of shells as they buy tons of  seafood directly off the local fishermen and process it on site.

[Drop Bear]

2 minutes ago, aussie123 said:

PFD should have heaps of shells as they buy tons of  seafood directly off the local fishermen and process it on site.

Yep and they spend thousands of dollars each year sending these shells to land fill. Win Win Win Win

[aussie123]

Just now, Drop Bear said:

Yep and they spend thousands of dollars each year sending these shells to land fill. Win Win Win Win

Most seafood places like Lucs, fish markets, capalaba seafood ect should have a lot of shells available.

[Angus]

2 hours ago, Drop Bear said:

Nice post angus. I spoke to PFD today and they have agreed to give us their shell. This pretty much doubles the amount we are getting... my poor ute

Mate sort of thing alone exacerbates our need for support. It has fast outgrown something a couple of blokes can do on a Sunday with their own resources.

We need a flat tray truck and at least a full time coordinator stat!

If we can get it out there how much rec fishers and environmentalists all stand to beenfit immensily hopefully the support will come.
Angus

[Drop Bear]

4 hours ago, aussie123 said:

Most seafood places like Lucs, fish markets, capalaba seafood ect should have a lot of shells available.

Ok I will ask them all. Thanks

I have had some great help from many people. Awesome. 

[Drop Bear]

2 hours ago, Angus said:

Mate sort of thing alone exacerbates our need for support. It has fast outgrown something a couple of blokes can do on a Sunday with their own resources.

We need a flat tray truck and at least a full time coordinator stat!

If we can get it out there how much rec fishers and environmentalists all stand to beenfit immensily hopefully the support will come.
Angus

Absobloodylutely