East coast mussel lovers gain access to yesterday s haul
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In the pristine waters of a marine conservation zone on Australia s east coast an enterprising business is developing a plan to tap into the growing hunger for farmed, sustainable seafood.
South Coast Mariculture breeds mussels near the Victorian border, grows them at Jervis Bay and is the first of its kind to be permitted to produce in a marine park.
South Coast Mariculture managing director Sam Gordon and operations manager Hika Rountree check their mussel leases in Jervis Bay.
Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
The company is establishing a one day sea-to-plate supply chain for live shellfish into the east coast s major markets.
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