Aquaculture research
Aquaculture Research is led by Wayne O'Connor and our research is based at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute , Taylors Beach, NSW. The Aquaculture Research team have some of Australia’s most extensive and modern research facilities and highly skilled staff to provide the capacity to undertake large-scale production of a wide range of aquatic species.
Research directions are developed in consultation with representatives from industry through the Aquaculture Research Advisory Committee. Key program areas include:
- Molluscan Research, to support NSW shellfish industries
- Fish Nutrition, to develop diets to more effectively produce nutritious seafood
- Fish Production and Enhancement: to promote the development of finfish production and support Fisheries’ restocking efforts.
