The effects of stress on farmed fish have been a focus of research for over two decades and are still a key factor in the welfare and performance of stocks (Lymbery 2002). Pickering (1993) defined stress as
the reaction observed following a stimulus acting on a biological system and the subsequent...
Inland aquaculture encompasses a range of aquatic species farmed in open ponds and cages. Globally, the vast majority of finfish are farmed in inland waters.In Australia there are several small-scale species-based industries which together represent an important aquaculture sector. These include...
Overview
Inland saline aquaculture is the use of saline groundwater in inland areas of Australia to grow aquatic animals and plants for commercial use. Inland terrestrial saline waters in Australia occur as ephemeral rivers and lakes and within an extensive network of reliable saline groundwater,...
There are major commercial prawn fisheries in South Australia, Western Australia, the Comonwealth, New South Wales and Queensland as well as a minor fishery in Victoria. Total catches from these states being around 23 000t in 2003/04 with a total value of $300m making it the second most valuable...
Worldwide, the keeping of ornamental fish in aquaria is a popular hobby; aquaria are a regular sight in many homes and in workplaces and other public spaces. Various sources report that the international trade of ornamental fish is in excess of USD$350 million or 600 million individual fish...
Inconsistent quality of farmed barramundi (pond or recirculation system) in the marketplace has
been identified as a major issue causing buyer resistance and negative market impacts. This is
limiting realisation of full revenue return for farmed barramundi. The inconsistency in quality is
mainly...
The Australian wild caught prawn fishery is one of Australia’s most valuable and celebrated wild catch fisheries. It is located around Australia’s mainland coast, is worth $277 million at farm gate; 42% northern Australia Commonwealth fisheries, 25% Qld, 13% WA, 12% SA, 7% NSW and 1% Vic.
Efforts...
A recently completed pilot-study, funded by the FRDC titled ‘Assessment of the implications of interactions between fur seals and sea lions and the southern rock lobster and gillnet sector of the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery (SESSF) in South Australia’ (2005/077, Goldsworthy et...