Abalone Aquaculture

Introduction

Aquaculture and related biological attributes of abalone species in Australia - a review.
Farming Abalone
Abalone Aquaculture
Aquaculture Production Statistics
Fisheries Research & Development Corporation Abalone Aquaculture Sub-program 

Markets & Marketing

this section contains sources of information that will assist you in evaluating the market's requirements and marketing of these products from your proposed or existing aquaculture venture

Seafood Experience Australia
Ausab Pty Ltd
Quality assurance Manual
Small-Scale Marketing of Aquaculture Product
Small Scale, On-farm Fish Processing
Testing Flavour Quality of Pre-harvest fish from Earthen ponds
Retail Sale and Consumption of Seafood
Restaurants, Fish Suppliers and Wholesalers
Austrade - Australia's Export and Investment Facilitation Agency
Sydney Fish Markets
Melbourne Fish Markets
Seafood Services Australia
Animal Welfare Guidelines

Business Planning

this section contains sources of information that will assist you in assessing the financial feasibility of your proposed aquaculture venture and developing an appropriate business plan.  

Abalone Aquaculture Planner
Government Funding Sources
Profitability of Selected Aquaculture Species
Aquaculture Industry Profiles Australian Aquaculture Statistics
Import Competitiveness of Australian Aquaculture
Small Business Development Corporation 

Preparing to start a business
Checklist for Business Starters - Potential Topics for Investigation
Australian Government's Business Entry Point Business Assistance in Your Area(Business Enterprise Centres)
Western Australia Business Investment Gateway 

Production Systems

this section contains sources of information that will assist you in assessing the aquaculture production systems required to aquaculture your fish species choice.

Aquaculture Site Selection

Site Assessment for Land-based, Temperate Marine Aquaculture, from Shark Bay, Western Australia to the South Australian Border

Farm Management

this section contains sources of information that will assist you in the day-to-day management of your proposed or existing aquaculture venture. 

Water Quality

Water quality and disease
Measuring Dissolved Oxygen Concentration in Aquaculture

General

Aquaculture and related biological attributes of abalone species in Australia - a review.
Synopsis of the Western Australian Aquaculture Industry Development and Marketing Plan
Juvenile Fish Suppliers

Buying juveniles and broodstock for ponds and dams

Fish Health

this section contains sources of information on fish health and management and treatment of fish diseases. 

The Role of Stress in Fish Disease
Water quality and disease
Field Guide to Australian Fish Diseases
How to submit shellfish and crustaceans for diagnosis
Aquaculture Health Page
Fish Disease and Human Health
Agriculture WA Notifiable Stock diseases List 
National notifiable fish diseases Disease Watch
National Registration Authority Database of registered agricultural and veterinary chemicals
Aquatext - Aquaculture Dictionary

Government Approvals 

this section contains information on your legal obligations required to commercially aquaculture. in Western Australia. 

Applying for an Aquaculture Licence on Private Land in Western Australia
Abalone Aquaculture in Western Australia Policy Guidelines

Assistance

both the industry associations and online directories can provide additional support and information that will enable you assess the overall feasibility or improve the viability of your aquaculture venture.  

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