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Biofouling of aeration equipment is a significant farm management issue and production cost for Australian marine prawn farms. Defouling aeration equipment has a high labour demand and once fouled, the energy efficiency of paddle-wheels and other aerating equipment can be markedly reduced, leading...

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Department of Primary Industries (QLD)

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PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-202

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Tackling a critical industry bottleneck: developing methods to avoid, prevent and treat biofouling on mussel farms

Biofouling negatively affects shellfish production through several pathways, including: 1) reducing natural mussel spat settlement rates; 2) preying upon mussel spat and juveniles; 3) competing for food with mussels; and 4) smothering established mussels. These problems are well documented in the...

ORGANISATION:

University of Melbourne

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PROJECT NUMBER • 1998-314

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Evaluation of anti-foulants on over-catch, other forms of biofouling and mud worm in Sydney Rock Oysters

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UNSW Sydney

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Biofouling

Aquaculture

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Native Oyster

PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-106

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Pioneering Tropical Rock Lobster Raft Grow-out for Northern Australia

The Tropical Rock Lobster, Panulirus ornatus, demonstrates promise as a valuable addition to the aquaculture sector in Northern Australia, offering both economic and environmental sustainability benefits. Advancements in hatchery and nursery technology have made it feasible to produce juvenile...

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CRC for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA)

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Rac Qld

Rac Nt

Biofouling

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Tropical Rock Lobsters

PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-200

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