The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

The fishery for the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is Western Australia’s most important single species fishery, and yields an average annual catch of 10,500 to 11,000 tonnes valued at between $200 and $300 million at the point of landing.  With a high level of exploitation and a product with a high export value, the need was recognised for the development of appropriate models to evaluate alternative management strategies.  This study describes the models that were developed.

A number of outcomes of the study may be identified.  A size-structured model was developed for the P.  cygnus fishery. The monthly growth transition matrices required for this model were estimated from tagging data.  Data on beach prices received for lobster and costs of bait, fuel, gear and crew were collected for 1998/99.  Examples of the use of the size-structured model to explore alternative management strategies, and the results of a calculation of the net relative value of the catch estimated by the size-structured model are presented.  The relationship between vulnerability and carapace length of the lobsters was investigated, and the concentration of fishing effort on locations and depths where the smaller lobsters are located was found to be a major factor affecting the size composition of the catch.  An age-structured model of the fishery was also developed.  This model was used to investigate the effect of the management changes introduced to the fishery in 1993/94.  An example of the use of this age-structured model to explore the consequences of an alternative management strategy and the uncertainty of the resulting estimates of egg production under the alternative strategies was presented.

Keywords: lobster, model, stock assessment, economics

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.

By world standards Australia has not developed a significant marine finfish fanning industry. One of the principal constraints has been the absence of suitable technology for Australian species. This technology is currently being developed in a number of research facilities in temperate regions of Australia.

There are currently several companies intending to farm marine finfish in Western Australia. The species intended for culture (snapper and black bream) have medium level prospects for price and markets. An urgent need exists for the development of technology suitable to culture a high priced market driven species, such as the WA dhufish reported here, to support the endeavours of this fledgling industry.

Information was obtained during the course of this project for WA dhufish for fish capture, growth rates, fish health, egg production and larval requirements.

Keywords: fish culture; aquaculture development; aquaculture techniques; egg production; larval development; Glaucosoma hebraicum; WA dhufish; jewfish.