An email from a listener last week alerted Burty to a potential invasive Oyster in our waterways.

The listener reached out to Fisheries Queensland, and it turns out it could be something called the Suminoe oyster. Like a lot of introduced species, there’s a big question around whether it’s a problem or whether it could actually be an opportunity.

Andrew Robson is the President of the Queensland Oyster Growers Association and joins Burty to dispel a few myths about this

An email from a listener last week alerted Burty to a potential invasive Oyster in our waterways.
The listener reached out to Fisheries Queensland, and it turns out it could be something called the Suminoe oyster.&nbsp;Like a lot of introduced species, there&rsquo;s a big question around whether it&rsquo;s a problem or whether it could actually be an opportunity.
Andrew Robson is the President of the Queensland Oyster Growers Association and joins Burty to dispel a few myths about this

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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Are invasive species always a bad thing? Talking the Suminoe Oyster with Queensland Oyster Growers Association's Andrew Robson

When the Danish dredge Captain Nielsen flipped upside down in the dead of night, nine crew members were lost instantly, but the race to save those trapped in the air pockets became the greatest rescue in maritime history. 

Hear the harrowing details of a six-kilometre swim for help and the divers who pulled survivors from the suffocating darkness.

When the Danish dredge Captain Nielsen flipped upside down in the dead of night, nine crew members were lost instantly, but the race to save those trapped in the air pockets became the greatest rescue in maritime history.&nbsp;
Hear the harrowing details of a six-kilometre swim for help and the divers who pulled survivors from the suffocating darkness.

The midnight miracle: How 15 men survived a Brisbane shipwreck

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Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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If you’re into fishing, boating or even just tech gadgets, you might have noticed drones are starting to be used for a lot more than just aerial photos. There’s a growing market for multipurpose drones — ones that can help with things like fishing, delivery and outdoor adventures.

One of the companies making waves in that space is Aeroo Drones. They have developed a drone designed specifically for reliability, strength and practical uses — including dropping fishing baits hundreds of metres offshore.

Burty speaks to James Sesak, the New Business Boss for Distribution, Sales and Growth at Aeroo Drones to find out more.

 

If you&rsquo;re into fishing, boating or even just tech gadgets, you might have noticed drones are starting to be used for a lot more than just aerial photos.&nbsp;There&rsquo;s a growing market for multipurpose drones &mdash; ones that can help with things like fishing, delivery and outdoor adventures.
One of the companies making waves in that space is Aeroo Drones. They have developed a drone designed specifically for reliability, strength and practical uses &mdash; including dropping fishing baits hundreds of metres offshore.
Burty speaks to James Sesak, the New Business Boss for Distribution, Sales and Growth at Aeroo Drones to find out more.
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Are invasive species always a bad thing? Talking the Suminoe Oyster with Queensland Oyster Growers Association's Andrew Robson

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