Research in Aquaculture
The diverse research interests of the Aquaculture group across the aquaculture spectrum and provides the fundamental research strength and synergy of the group. The core research areas of the group are:
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Aquaculture genetics & Population genetics
The application of genetic techniques to the improvement of aquaculture species. -
Biofouling
Biofouling is the growth of plants and animals on an underwater surface and is a major cost factor for all aquaculture industries. -
Biology and culture of pearl oysters and tropical molluscs
Pearl culture is a global multi-million dollar industry involving more than 30 countries, and is a major Aquaculture industry in Australia. -
Crustacean larval biology and aquaculture
Research in this group includes the development of aquaculture techniques, especially hatchery and nursery techniques, for the commercially important Aquaculture species. -
Fish physiology
Aquaculture research focuses on identifying predictors of egg quality in marine finfish and linking maternal attributes to egg quality. -
Larval nutrition and food development
Hatchery production has become an increasingly important source of stock for Aquaculture over recent years -
Seaweed biology and aquaculture, Integrated aquaculture systems
An understanding of seaweed biology, their culture in aquaculture environments and their interactions with herbivores is integral to industry expansion.
