CCMDC Scientist Talks for Everyone - Oysters Tell a Story - Understanding our Waterways, Shaping our Future

Oysters are more than a local delicacy - they are a window into the health of our waterways.

Join researchers and industry representatives as they discuss water quality and oyster farming on the Central Coast, and climate change, sharing insights into the environmental challenges and community efforts shaping the future of our coastal ecosystems.

Moderated by Dr. Carla Sbrocchi, speakers include

• Elliott Scanes, University of Technology, Sydney on the Oyster Microbiome and

• Celeste Boonaerts from Bouddi Pearls and Oysters on How to Grow Oysters

– with brief project updates from two research students, Luke Walker (University of Newcastle) and Brendan Rees (University of Technology, Sydney).

Refreshments provided (including oysters - subject to availability)

This Inspiring Australia NSW initiative is supported by the NSW and Australian Government