overcatch definition
overcatch means wild oysters (including wild Pacific Oysters) and other aquatic fouling organisms (such as barnacles) that have settled on cultivation material or directly on oysters under cultivation. "oyster" includes the Akoya Pearl Oyster being the species Pinctada imbricata (Pteriidae family). "Oyster Shipment IVR system" means an electronic interactive voice response system for recording, communicating and accessing information relating to the movement of oysters implemented by the Department for purposes that include the purpose of complying with conditions imposed by this Division or of complying with the Act. "Oyster Shipment Log Book" means a logbook in a form approved by the Secretary for purposes that include the purpose of complying with conditions imposed by this Division or of complying with the Act. "Pacific Oyster" means the species Crassostrea gigas (Ostreidae family). "shell height" means the distance from the hinge of the oyster shell to the most distant shell edge. "unclean cultivation material" means cultivation material that has not had all overcatch removed or killed. "unculled oyster" means an oyster that has not been subject to the process of culling. AustLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback