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Planning for a Blue Future Salmon - informing R&D, regulation and industry development

The Tasmanian salmon industry is seeking to grow production safely and sustainably over the next two decades, further increasing the tangible benefits to the Tasmanian community. The aim is for the Tasmanian salmon industry to be the most environmentally sustainable in the world.

This project aims to assist the Tasmanian salmon industry become world class by having a clear focus on and plan that will aid in the development of both sea and land-based farming operations, utilisation of the best available technologies, and ensure collaboration with researchers and aquaculture innovators. This includes consideration of farming systems that promote sustainable growth and innovative developments, such as off-shore (high energy) technology.

Project date

30 Nov 2017-29 Nov 2018
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Principal investigator

Chris G. Carter

Research organisations

University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Project funded by

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) is a co-funded partnership between its two stakeholders, the Australian Government and the …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

Industries

Sustainabilities

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