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Gleaming steel conveyor lines cascade with freshly harvested black and blue mussels, their iridescent shells glistening under industrial lighting. Skilled workers in light blue protective gear and hair nets carefully sort and process the shellfish, their gloved hands moving with practiced efficiency through the marine harvest. The processing facility, located in South Australia's coastal Yorke Peninsula, pulses with the rhythm of aquaculture production, transforming ocean bounty into premium seafood for global markets. Overhead pipes and mechanical sorting equipment frame the workers, highlighting the precise technological infrastructure behind modern seafood processing. Each mussel moves through a carefully controlled environment, transformed from raw ocean product to export-ready delicacy with meticulous attention to quality and food safety standards. The scene captures the intersection of maritime tradition and cutting-edge agricultural technology, showcasing South Australia's sophisticated marine farming industry.