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The southern Tasmanian seafood processor at the centre of an abalone disease scare says it is co-operating with authorities.
Abalone from tanks at Tas Live Abalone in Hobart tested positive this week to Ganglio Neuritis.
The positive tests have sent the world's largest abalone industry into a spin.
Divers are continuing to search wild fisheries for signs of infection and more test results could be available today.
Howard Johnson from Tas Live Abalone says he is working with the department to find the source.
"I think if anything the company has acted responsibly, has acted in good faith and will continue to do so," Mr Johnson said.
Dean Lisson from the Abalone Council says the industry has systems in place to deal with an outbreak.
"Even if it is found in the wild, we will be able to deal with it effectively.
Biosecurity Tasmania says it could be weeks before Tasmanian waters are given the all clear.
Abalone from tanks at Tas Live Abalone in Hobart tested positive this week to Ganglio Neuritis.
The positive tests have sent the world's largest abalone industry into a spin.
Divers are continuing to search wild fisheries for signs of infection and more test results could be available today.
Howard Johnson from Tas Live Abalone says he is working with the department to find the source.
"I think if anything the company has acted responsibly, has acted in good faith and will continue to do so," Mr Johnson said.
Dean Lisson from the Abalone Council says the industry has systems in place to deal with an outbreak.
"Even if it is found in the wild, we will be able to deal with it effectively.
Biosecurity Tasmania says it could be weeks before Tasmanian waters are given the all clear.
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