RETUBING

    When carrying out the re-tubing process it is important to remember that the seed should be free of the net as soon as possible in accordance with the conditions provided by each site. In fairly calm areas, if the seed has a strong enough beard (byssus thread), binding the re-tubed rope with cord will be sufficient. However, in areas where the mussel is easily detached by the swell, or if it does not have a strong beard, a net should be used. Depending on the ease with which the mussel is detached, the net can be cotton, acetate, nylon or a nylon-acetate mix.