Aquaculture
aq•ua•cul•ture: the commercial farming of fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture.
With increasing pressure on wild fish stocks, aquaculture is a growing industry in NSW.
The Aquaculture Unit of the NSW Department of Primary Industries is responsible for working with the industries, the community and other agencies to ensure aquaculture develops in a sustainable manner - both environmentally and economically.
We're conducting extensive aquaculture research. We have pioneered the way for farming of a number of species, such as silver perch, snapper and oysters, and are leading the way in the development and transfer of technology to industry to support aquaculture.
We're also helping to enhance job creation and economic growth in rural NSW by encouraging responsible aquaculture investment. [more]
Whats new
NSW Aquaculture Directory 2008-09
NSW Hatchery Quality Assurance Scheme
Diagnosis, treatment & prevention of the diseases of the Silver Perch
New abalone manual. A practical guide to year-round commercial production of abalone.
Aquaculture newsletter
Aquaculture Update is a biannual publication that reports industry information, including research results, policy directions, news and events.

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