Algae concerns close oyster farms

OYSTER farms in Stansbury have been forced to close while authorities investigate whether food safety is at risk from brevetoxins produced by the microalgae Karenia. At least six farms were closed from Monday, May 5, as a precaution under the...

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Algae concerns close oyster farms
FORCED TO CLOSE... Self-employed oyster grower Paul Dee, MCD Shellfish grower Colin McDonald and Pacific Estate Oysters managing partner Steve Bowley. At least six Stansbury oyster farms have been closed as a precaution in the wake of an algal bloom. (Oysters supplied by Michael Dee from Southern Yorke Oysters.) PHOTO: Rachel Hagan

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