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Queensland's aquaculture industry
Aquaculture planning
A planned approach for aquaculture
To achieve a balance in the use of resources by aquaculture and other uses, and to promote sustainable marine aquaculture development, a planned approach will be pursued to replace the existing process where aquaculture applications are assessed individually on a site-by-site basis.
Great Sandy region
The Hervey Bay and Great Sandy region is the site of some exciting new developments in sustainable aquaculture.
Getting involved - Great Sandy regional marine aquaculture planning
Overview of proposed aquaculture planning in the Hervey Bay-Great Sandy region.
Industry information
Take advantage of Queensland's smart aquaculture
Queensland boasts a number of existing advantages for aquaculture, and the Queensland Government has implemented major initiatives to maximise the profitability of our aquaculture industry.
New directions for Queensland's smart aquaculture
The Queensland Government has identified the development of a sustainable aquaculture industry as a priority for the state.
Smart directions for Queensland aquaculture
The Queensland Government in partnership with industry is growing a clean, green and safe aquaculture industry.
Benefits and impacts of marine aquaculture
Today, Australians consume at least 6% more seafood than they did 12 years ago. This trend is thought to be due to increasing wealth (disposable income) and health benefit awareness in western countries.
What is marine aquaculture?
Marine aquaculture is the culture of aquatic species within, and dependent on, the marine environment. There are three main types of marine aquaculture.
Protecting Queensland aquaculture
Queensland has a well-deserved reputation for clean, green and safe aquaculture product.
Aquaculture News
A newsletter for the Queensland aquaculture industry, covering industry news, research and training information.
Report to farmers - Queensland aquaculture production surveys
Summary reports including industry sector breakdown and labour costs:
2006-2007
The total value of the Queensland aquaculture industry increased by 7% over the last 12 months, with the value of production increasing from $70.5 million in 2005-06 to $75.5 million in 2006-07.
2005-2006
The total value of the Queensland aquaculture industry increased by 4% over the last 12 months, with the value of production increasing from $67.9 million in 2004-05 to $70.5 million in 2005-06.
2004-2005
The total value of the Queensland aquaculture industry decreased by 6% over the last 12 months, with the value of production falling from $72.5 million in 2003-04 to $67.9 million in 2004-05
Industry organisations
Queensland Aquaculture Industries Federation (Inc), Australian Barramundi Farmers Association, Crayfish Farmers Association of Queensland (CGAQ), Aquaculture Association of Queensland, Queensland Oyster Growers Association Inc, Australian Prawn Farmers Association
Industry development
Oyster industry development plan
The rock oyster (Saccostrea glomerata) is the most important commercial species of edible oyster grown on the east coast of Australia.
Oyster industry implementation report
This implementation report summarises the work carried out under the oyster industry development plan.
Prawn industry development plan
The objective of this plan is to optimise the development of the prawn aquaculture sector in Queensland.
Crab farming: a new opportunity for Australian aquaculture
Proceedings of a workshop held in Brisbane.
