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SeaGen Aquaculture is current producing Sydney Rock Oysters and Blue Mussels for the NSW shellfish industry.
Several million oysters are in production withan expected relase date of early July. We’re also producing blue mussels concurrently, as our hatchery is now fitted out to run duel operations. This is great news for growers and seafood lovers, as we ramp up our production capabilites over the next few months to help meet the needs of industry.
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SeaGen Aquaculture welcomes Kim Weston and Kaylia Bannister to the Team! Both Kim and Kaylia are experienced Aquaculturists working in shellfish hatcheries and managing aquariums and work at our Newhaven facility.
Kim is responsible for producing oysters, mussels and scallops and overseeing our shellfish operations. Kim has consistently producing high quality Sydney rock oysters, native ‘angasi’ oysters and blue mussels for the NSW and Victorian oyster industries and conservation groups. Kim has a degree in aquaculture from Deakin University.
Kaylia works as our hatchery technician and us responsible for the maintenance of our food production systems. Kaylia has previously worked as a keeper of live exhibits, aquatic wildlife technician and aquarium specialist and has a degree in zoology and animal science from Deakin University.
Welcome Kim and Kaylia!
Dr Chen started his career at the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he became Assistant Professor. He has since held research positions Flinders University and worked for
the National Marine Science Centre (Southern Cross University) and Central Queensland University. Dr Chen has won several prestigious science awards in China and Australia for his research and fish hatchery work. Importantly, Bennan is passionate about protecting and restoring the marine environment and working to improve sustainability across the aquaculture sector.
Welcome to the team Bennan!