The Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Coordination Program (AAHBCP) was established to ensure the productivity and profitability of aquatic animal industries and to protect aquatic environments through research and development.
The AAHBCP plays a pivotal role in leading national aquatic animal health and biosecurity-related research. It guides FRDC-funded RD&E to address priorities identified through industry consultation and the objectives of the national strategic plan for aquatic animal health, AQUAPLAN.
The AAHBCP also engages with industry sectors and research and diagnostic agencies to identify aquatic animal health and biosecurity related priorities.
The AAHBCP is managed by an expert steering and scientific committee who identify and prioritise the RD&E needed to support the sustainable growth of the Australian seafood industry.
AQUAPLAN
AQUAPLAN is Australia’s National Strategic Plan for Aquatic Animal Health. The strategy outlines the objectives, projects, emergency preparedness and response arrangements for the management of aquatic animal health in Australia.
AQUAPLAN was developed and formally endorsed by the Commonwealth and State/Territory governments and the private sector. The development of AQUAPLAN and the implementation of its projects are overseen by the Ministerially appointed Fish Health Management Committee (FHMC).
Members
- Nick Moody (Chair)
- Ben Diggles
- Cecile Dang
- Francisca Samsing Pedrals
- Ingo Ernst
- Steve Percival
- Tracey Bradley
- Angela Burns
- Julie Petty
AAHBCP Contact
Nick Moody, Program Leader – (E: Nick.Moody@csiro.au)
Angela Burns, Program Coordinator (E: Angela.Burns@csiro.au)
FRDC Management Contacts
Wayne Hutchinson – FRDC Portfolio Manager
(T: +61 2 6122 2153; E: Wayne.hutchinson@frdc.com.au)
Carolyn Stewardson – FRDC Portfolio Manager
(T: +61 2 6122 2119 P 0418 867 944; E: Carolyn.stewardson@frdc.com.au)
Additional information
The AAHBS produces a Health Highlights Newsletter:
- February 2025
- January 2024
- May 2023
- April 2020
- November 2019
- May 2019
- November 2018
- July 2017
- November 2016
- November 2015
- April 2015
Aquatic Animal Diseases Significant to Australia: Identification Field Guide
The Aquatic Animal Diseases Significant to Australia: Identification Field Guide aims to help people recognise diseases of significance to aquaculture and fisheries in Australia. The 5th edition of the field guide is the most recent revision and incorporates information on 53 aquatic animal diseases of finfish, crustaceans, molluscs and amphibians.
The field guide is also available as a mobile app. The app can be freely downloaded through the App Store (Apple devices), Google Play (Android devices).
