Bomania spp.

Question 1

In what areas are flat oysters farmed?

Answer 1

Bluff/Stewart island and Marlborough Sounds

Question 2

Where was B. ostreae first detected and what was the first action when it was detected?

Answer 2

in the Marlborough Sounds 2015

controlled areas with contained and protected zones restricting dispercal

Question 3

What is the problem with dense farming of flat oysters?

Answer 3

They get easily infected with B. ostreae so the spacing between oyster lines was increased

Question 4

What was done in Big Glory bay to prevent the spread of B. ostreae

Answer 4

a notice of direction to remove and destroy all farmed flat oysters

Question 5

What is the difference between resilience and resistance?

Answer 5

resilience = higher tolerance for infections

resistance = can’t get infected