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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-067
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Tactical Research Fund: Nutrient and phytoplankton data from Storm Bay to support sustainable resource planning

This project has provided preliminary data on environmental conditions in Storm Bay that is assisting managers and marine industries to better understand effects of climate change and climate variability on fisheries and aquaculture in the region, including changing currents and primary...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-207
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Developing a value proposition and future track for the National Aquaculture Council (NAC)

Following a decline in its membership, the board of the National Aquaculture Council (NAC) initiated this project to gain an understanding of the needs and expectations of industry stakeholders in terms of industry representation. The two core objectives being: 1. To determine the ideal value...
ORGANISATION:
National Aquaculture Council (NAC)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-103
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

The evaluation of two species, Cobia and Giant Grouper, as alternative species to farm in the WSSV affected areas of South East Queensland.

In 2016/17, the Rocky Point Prawn Farm, along with other farms in the Logan River region of south-east Queensland, was severely affected by a white spot disease outbreak caused by the exotic white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). Measures enforced to eradicate WSSV resulted in a complete loss of stock...
ORGANISATION:
Rocky Point Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd
SPECIES