Publication Date
4-1995
Series Number
Fisheries Research Report No 102
Publisher
Fisheries Department, Western Australia
City
Perth
ISBN
0 7309 1832 7
ISSN
1035-4549
Abstract
This paper discusses aspects of aquaculture development in countries visited during an international study tour, with particular reference to implications for the developing aquaculture industry in Western Australia.
The reasons for aquaculture development, including protein production, employment, fisheries enhancement, tradition/religion, conservation and revenue are discussed from an international perspective, along with case histories and models of development undertaken outside Australia.
The potential benefits of developing an aquaculture industry within Australia are outlined and the relative costs and benefits of developing aquaculture of native aquatic species or imported species are discussed, including relevant examples of each.
A number of species of fish, crustaceans and molluscs which have been cultured in the countries visited are reviewed, with particular emphasis upon those which are receiving interest for potential development within Australia, such as barramundi, sea bream and mussels; and/or provide useful models for aquaculture development within this state, including catfish, salmonids, crawfish, ornamental fish, penaeid prawns and macrobrachium.
The level of technology utilised in aquaculture operations is outlined according to the continuum from intensive to extensive methods along with their applications. The use of polyculture, integrated aquaculture, ranching and seacage culture and their relevance to Western Australia is discussed.
Aquaculture development is discussed in relation to models of both successful and unsuccessful developments, funding options, and requirements for legislation, research, infrastructure and support facilities.
Number of Pages
37
Keywords
Aquaculture industry, Western Australia
Disciplines
Aquaculture and Fisheries | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Marine Biology | Natural Resources and Conservation | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Operations and Supply Chain Management
Recommended Citation
Lawrence, C.
(1995), Fisheries Research Report No 102 - A Review of international aquaculture development and selected species in environments relevant to Western Australia. Fisheries Department, Western Australia, Perth. Report Fisheries Research Report No 102.
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