A)Introduction
Oysters are the common name for a number of bivalve molluscs species that live in marine or brackish habitats at Oyster Reef of Kassang. Basically, bivalves consist large class of molluscs that have hard shells made of two parts or 'valves'. The soft parts or meat are inside the shells. Apart from oysters there are many other bivalves such as clams, scallops and mussels. They eat algae that exist in the water. They are filter feeders, which means that they obtain their food by filtering water using their gills.
Oyster Reef of Kassang is basically consists oyster habitats located at Muar River estuary and coastal lines of Kesang. These oysters are very unique. Do you know why these oysters are very unique? Due to the uniqueness of oysters found at Muar River, research on Muar River oysters has been started since 2013. While oysters at Muar River estuary are very interesting and worthwhile to do research, there are also many other tourist attractions available here quite interesting as well.
B) What can Oyster Reef offer you? Currently, there are a few items sold by us:
C)Research and collaboration
We are promoting research by collaborating with various parties for the benefit of environment as well as traditional fishermen and it is subject to change from time to time. The scientific discoveries will be published in world scientific journals in due course.
D)What is special about Oyster Reef Of Kassang?
- Online experience at Oyster Reef
- Fridge magnet
- Talking Picture
- Oyster shooter ( delicious oyster dish)
- Fresh oyster (life oyster)
C)Research and collaboration
We are promoting research by collaborating with various parties for the benefit of environment as well as traditional fishermen and it is subject to change from time to time. The scientific discoveries will be published in world scientific journals in due course.
D)What is special about Oyster Reef Of Kassang?
We are promoting this new tourist destination right after COVID-19 with lowest cost possible, combining available resources, collaboration with government agencies, expertise from universities and use of available technology for free flow of information such as by using QR codes. Other free resources are also available here.
E)Oyster Reef Restoration And Education Program.
Ecologically, oysters are very important because they filter large amounts of algae, sediment, and other pollutants. They also provide habitat for fish, crabs, and other organisms. Since their population is shrinking at an alarming rate, we are giving the opportunity for the traditional fishermen and volunteers to help bring back this vital species by growing oysters alongside Muar River in a program called "Oyster Reef Restoration And Education Program".
Oyster Reef Restoration Program is made because statistically, we have lost about 85% of oyster population worldwide. At Oyster Reef, Muar River itself, we have lost the whole oyster population at nearby River of Kassang as recorded in “The Journal Of The Indian Archipelago And Eastern Asia" by J.R. Logan (1858). We hope that our findings from the research will make people understand the importance of conserving oyster reef and its population as a whole. Oyster reef is very important in our ecosystem because it will provide food and habitat for fish, crabs and other organisms. It will also stabilize the sea bottom, filter the water and protect the shore line.
However, this program is still at negotiation stage with the authorities and we will update you from time to time.
Ecologically, oysters are very important because they filter large amounts of algae, sediment, and other pollutants. They also provide habitat for fish, crabs, and other organisms. Since their population is shrinking at an alarming rate, we are giving the opportunity for the traditional fishermen and volunteers to help bring back this vital species by growing oysters alongside Muar River in a program called "Oyster Reef Restoration And Education Program".
Oyster Reef Restoration Program is made because statistically, we have lost about 85% of oyster population worldwide. At Oyster Reef, Muar River itself, we have lost the whole oyster population at nearby River of Kassang as recorded in “The Journal Of The Indian Archipelago And Eastern Asia" by J.R. Logan (1858). We hope that our findings from the research will make people understand the importance of conserving oyster reef and its population as a whole. Oyster reef is very important in our ecosystem because it will provide food and habitat for fish, crabs and other organisms. It will also stabilize the sea bottom, filter the water and protect the shore line.
However, this program is still at negotiation stage with the authorities and we will update you from time to time.
F) Other tourist attractions and activities (at negotiation stage, to collaborate with stake holders)
Click below brochure to know lists of them:
G) Oyster Reef as good corporate citizen
As part of our social responsibilities, we are looking forward to collaborate with local players to promote their tourist spots and products. There are many ways that we can share out of our experience and research since 2013. Click below brochure to know lists of them:
As part of our social responsibilities, we are looking forward to collaborate with local players to promote their tourist spots and products. There are many ways that we can share out of our experience and research since 2013. Click below brochure to know lists of them:
