Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: South Australia/Indian Ocean (Furlani 1996; Nell 2001; Wiltshire et al. 2010, settlement observed near growing areas, but eradication and removal by oyster growers)
Geographic Extent
South Australia/Indian Ocean (Furlani 1996; Nell 2001)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Probable | Oyster Intentional |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
| Extensive oyster culture (M. gigas), using hatcheries and spat imported from Tasmania, continues in South Australia (Nell 2001). | ||