Towards Developing a Flotation System
We want to talk about floats, and flotation systems today. At the recent show in Vannes everyone was talking flotation…
Sustainable Oysters
The history of oysters being harvested in Ireland for human consumption dates back to prehistoric times. Shell middens can be…
5 No-Shuck Ways To Enjoy Oysters!
Fancy an oyster but don’t have an oyster knife to hand or feeling a little nervous about shucking them? Then…
Why Use a Float When Growing Oysters?
We’re getting a lot of enquiries from growers who are interested in using a flotation system on their trestles to…
Ireland’s Seascapes
To deepen our understanding of Ireland’s Seascapes, the Marine Institute is inviting you to complete an online survey. The survey responses…
13 Fascinating Facts You Need to Know About Oysters!
Love them or loathe them oysters are fascinating (and delicious!) creatures. Evidence suggests that we have been eating them since…
Rack and Bag Cultivation
In Ireland the ‘rack and bag’ method is the most common method of oyster cultivation. The young oysters are placed…
Getting the Seed Density Right in Your Oyster Bags
A question we are often asked is what is the optimum bag density to on-grow gigas oyster seed. It’s a…
HATCH Aquaculture Accelerator Programme
Applications are invited to take part in the 2020 Irish Aquaculture Accelerator Program run by HATCH in association with Bord…
Oilskins – Care, Repair & History of Your Favourite Foul Weather Gear
What Does ‘Oilskin’ Mean? Oilskin is a heavy cloth material which has been made waterproof by being impregnated with a…
Addressing the Issue of Bio fouling on Oyster Bags
Bio fouling is the natural build-up over time of seaweed, barnacles and other biological growth on oyster bags. If left…
7 Great Reasons to Eat Oysters This Month!
So far 2020 has been difficult for oyster growers but there are plenty of good reasons why that should change……