Our Mission

To establish and develop a modern technologically advanced hatchery capable of reliable supply of quality seed to meet market demand. We intend to place special emphasis on the production of disease resistant lines, pedigree lines and the production of triploids.

 

OUR HISTORY

In 2007, Southern Cross Shell fish (SCS) Pty. Ltd. relocated from Tasmania to an old NSW Fisheries research site located in the grounds of Tomaree Lodge Shoal Bay, Port Stephens. SCS have developed specific expertise and invested significant resources into this site and now provide 75% of the industry requirements for hatchery produced Sydney rock oyster spat in NSW and Queensland. In addition SCS have developed reliable and repeatable techniques for the production of triploid Sydney rock and Pacific oysters and are partnering with NSW Fisheries in research to further this work for industry.

 

OUR TEAM

  • Over 100 years combine aquaculture experience

  • Proven performance in the establishment of bivalve hatcheries

  • Extensive experience in the technology of triploid and tetraploid production

  • Proven experience in the establishment and management of pedigree lines

  • Research focused

  • Innovative and technology driven

     

SUPPORTING THE SHELLFISH COMMUNITY

  • Southern Cross Shellfish support the University of Sydney Animal and Veterinary Bioscience professional placement program. 
     
  • We work collaboratively with NSW Fisheries on a range of research intiatives. 
  • We support POMS research through the University of Sydney, Oyster Health program.