Govt helps as virus ravages Tas oysters

Tasmanian oyster growers hit hard by an oyster virus will be given assistance to keep the industry afloat.

The Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome, which kills oysters within days, has had a devastating financial impact on the industry.

An assistance package of $777,000 was announced by the Tasmanian government on Saturday, offering growers assistance with fees and levies.

Biosecurity Tasmania is working to restrict the potential movement of the virus as the industry works on a long-term recovery plan with the government.