This project was initiated to ascertain the needs for species identification for industry sectors, researchers, managers and regulators and to review these needs against the current and developing technologies for species identification. It was constructed to help FRDC decide its priorities for...

This study tour was undertaken to attend the WERA and 101st Shellfisheries Association Conferences held in Savannah, Georgia, USA, from 21st – 26th March 2009 and to visit shellfish hatcheries throughout Washington State and Oregon. Unfortunately I was unable to attend the WERA conference...