Oyster aquaculture areas are areas of NSW estuaries assessed for edible oyster aquaculture. These areas were categorised by assessment of all current, former and potential leases in relation to their location, environmental and socio-economic criteria and within the boundaries developed in co-operation with all relevant State government agencies, neighboring communities and the oyster industry. The areas are categorized as priority oyster aquaculture areas, terminating current lease area, current leases within the national parks estate and lease area under Merimbula Airport jurisdiction