The translocation of Golden perch, Murray cod and Australian bass, into and within Western Australia, for the purposes of recreational stocking, domestic stocking and commercial and non-commercial aquaculture. A discussion paper.

Authors

Department of Fisheries

Publication Date

12-2003

Series Number

No.174

Publisher

Department of Fisheries Western Australia

City

Perth

Abstract

This discussion paper has been prepared to provide information to assist in assessment of the possible impact of the translocation of golden perch (Macquaria ambigua), Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii peelii) and Australian bass (Macquaria novemaculeata) into and within Western Australia, for the purposes of recreational stocking, domestic stocking, commercial and non-commercial aquaculture. In assessing the translocation of any aquatic species, economic and social benefits must be balanced with biological and environmental risks.

Number of Pages

68

Keywords

Translocation, Introduced species, Golden perch, Murray cod, Maccullochella peelii, Australian bass, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria novemaculeata, Western Australia, Environment management, Stock enhancement, Environmental impact.

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Policy | Natural Resource Economics | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Population Biology

Recommended Citation

Department of Fisheries. (2003), The translocation of Golden perch, Murray cod and Australian bass, into and within Western Australia, for the purposes of recreational stocking, domestic stocking and commercial and non-commercial aquaculture. A discussion paper.. Department of Fisheries Western Australia, Perth. Report No.174.

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