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Exploring the rich history of natural shellfish reefs - The NSW Oyster Reef Restoration & Research project
Guest Speaker: Charlotte Jenkins and Chris Klass
Join NSW Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development Senior Fisheries Manager, Charlotte Jenkins, to explore the rich history of natural shellfish reefs in NSW. Charlotte will discuss the historical loss of oyster reefs across NSW since European arrival, the importance of oyster reefs for water quality and fish habitat, and the effort underway in NSW, around Australia and globally to revive these incredible ecosystems. SCU PhD Candidate, Chris Klass will go on to discuss his work in the feasibility of using the native leaf oyster, Isognomon ephippium, in shellfish reef restoration.
No booking is required, refreshments will be provided.
For more information, please call 6659 8100.
The Marine Discovery Series lectures are held every three months (first Thursday of the month) at the Solitary Islands Aquarium starting at 6pm. See map below.
This initiative is run by Southern Cross University’s National Marine Science Centre.
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Guest speaker
Charlotte Jenkins, NSW Department of Primary Industries; and Chris Klass, SCU PhD Candidate
Charlotte Jenkins is a Fisheries Manager with the Coastal Systems Oyster Reef Restoration Team. She has been researching the widespread loss of oyster reefs across the coast due to historical over harvesting and changes to our coastal catchments.
Chris Klass's PhD focuses on investigating the feasibility of using the native leaf oyster, Isognomon ephippium, in shellfish reef restoration. This involves studying the life history and reproductive biology of leaf oysters to inform future conservation efforts and restoration guidelines in Australia. He will also investigate ecosystem services provided by leaf oyster reefs, such as water filtration and denitrification.
Come and visit
Open every Saturday and Sunday and every day during the NSW school holidays from 10am to 4pm, a visit to the Aquarium will be a memorable and enriching experience for all ages.
The Aquarium is located at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC), 2 Bay Drive, next to the Pacific Bay Resort complex just north of the Big Banana.
Turn onto Bay Drive off the Pacific Highway and the Aquarium is located 200m on the right.
All areas of the aquarium are fully wheelchair accessible.