Useful Aquaculture Related Links

The aquaculture industry is an interesting study for anyone wishing to consider this sunrise industry for investment, educational benefit or employment.

Below are some good references that will enhance your understanding of the industry in Australia and overseas.

Jurien Bay Marine Park - WA Government Fisheries

http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/MPJurien/index.php?0502 http://www.mpr.wa.gov.au/documents/mineralsandpetroleum/Acreage-09-04-zone-wallmap_jba_20030819_oa0.pdf (A map of the Jurien Bay Marine Park showing the mix of uses including aquaculture)

Multiple Website links

An Australian site on the seafood industry http://www.seafood.net.au/ An industry electronic publication in Australia http://www.austasiaaquaculture.com.au/ An Australian Aquaculture Portal http://www.australian-aquacultureportal.com/

Technical references for the Yellow tail Kingfish http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=382

An Australian scientific related link
http://www.austmus.gov.au/fishes/students/focus/yellowtail.htm

US aquaculture

NOAA - The US Governments Aquaculture initiative is managed by this subsidiary of the US Department of Commerce. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/aquaculture/

The Destruction of Global Fisheries & the emerging Dominance of Aquaculture

A study compiled by WKL and its stockbrokers www.wkl.com.au/private/weblink/global_aqua.pdf (887kb)A 26 page report that represents a collection of many world recognized facts and figures about the developing crisis in fish supplies worldwide.

Other ASX listed aquaculture companies

Australis Aquaculture Ltd http://www.australis.us/index.htm (The MD of WKL is also the founder and current Chairman of Australis) Cleanseas Tuna Ltd http://www.cleanseas.com.au/kingfish/index.htm Tassal Ltd http://www.tassal.com.au/

US Environmental groups

Seafood Choices Alliance

The USA's largest guide to choosing environmentally friendly seafood. Sponsored by the household names in conservation. http://www.seafoodchoices.com/home.php

Marine Stewardship Council

Probably the biggest seafood specific accreditation body. Tends to focus on wild caught. http://eng.msc.org/

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Australis US Farmed Barramundi in the short list of Best Choices.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp