They are then "shucked" (the shells are opened) and can be served a number of different ways such as raw, grilled, fried or in chowder.
Though oysters have very little impact on their surrounding marine environment, they have a huge impact on the local Tasmanian economy! Tasmanian oyster farms employ over 300 people who work together to harvest almost 50 million oysters, generating $24 million Australian dollars. It's no coincidence that Tasmania is home to this industry-- the combination of Tasmania's crystal clear waters, cool temperatures, salt levels, and algae species make it the perfect place for oysters to grow. Remarkably, the oysters help preserve Tasmania's natural beauty by filtering the waters and do not require any additional additives to grow into a delicious treat.
