Development of a method for identifying elevated vitellogenin gene expression in the Sydney Rock Oyster ( Saccostrea glomerata) as an indicator of endocrine disruption on the Sunshine Coast.

The article presents a study which aims to develop a molecular tool to detect the vitellogenin gene expression in Sydney rock oyster (SRO) Saccostrea glomerata. It mentions that the endocrine disruption on the Sunshine Coast was investigated to determine the usability of the tool in detecting environmental oestrogens in waterways. It reveals that the domestic, agricultural and horticultural practices cause the oestrogenic chemicals like fertilisers to enter the environment.