The economic viability of the Australian prawn farming industry is under threat from increased production of farmed prawns in south-east Asia and the substantial decrease in global prawn prices. The Australian industry is experiencing difficulty competing with imports; prawns can be landed...

Given the rationale that pond systems are likely the most cost-effective system for large-scale production of Giant Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon) broodstock, this project aimed to determine whether pond-rearing poses a significant risk for broodstock production. The gross reproductive development of...

Prior to the commencement of this project approximately eighteen months ago there was no food safety program developed for the Australian prawn farming industry. Nor was there was a quality program. There were no training modules available for the industry in relation to food safety or...

The project reviewed the legislation dealing with Water Resource Management in each of Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia that effects the management of overland flow in catchments that empty into water managed as part of the Northern Prawn Fishery. The project...

This project updated the Australian Seafood Quality Index manual with eight new species For copies of the manual please contact markb@sydneyfishmarket.com.au For the Quality Index on a free app platform, visit the iTunes or Android stores and search for 'Australian Seafood Quality...