Pearl Company Raises A$4.3 Million
AUSTRALIA - Arafura Pearls has raised A$4.3 million through a management investment scheme (MIS).

More Funding for Striped Trumpeter Research
AUSTRALIA - The Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries is backing two research projects into the viability of striped trumpeter in aquaculture.

Salmon Farm Expands
AUSTRALIA - Tasmania based Huon Aquaculture is expanding with teh purchase of Southern Ocean Trout.

Project Protecting Oysters from Green Crabs
AUSTRALIA - An on-going marine project is helping to save oyster beds on the Sapphire Coast from the threat of the European Green crab.

Trout Stocked in South-West Waterway
AUSTRALIA - The Brumby Government is stocking 8000 brown trout into Merri River this year to enhance fishing opportunities for recreational anglers in the south-west, a 700 increase on last year.

Cell Aqua on Course to Secure Funding
AUSTRALIA - Australian comapny Cell Aquaculture has completed sales of Cell proprietary equipment for finalisation of the first 100 plus tonnes per annum production facility, for its joint venture with the Terengganu state government, Malaysia.

Brumby Government Secures Mussel Industry Growth
AUSTRALIA - The Brumby Government is helping the Victorian mussel industry secure its future by jointly funding a $1.7 million collaborative shellfish research project.

Trade Show and Conference in Brisbane
BRISBANE - Skretting Australasian Aquaculture 2008 International Trade Show and Conference is now less than two months away.

Improving prawn feeding efficiency
AUSTRALIA - Researchers in CSIRO’s Tasmanian ICT Centre are developing automated image sensors and software to assist the prawn aquaculture industry and improve feeding efficiency.

Fisheries Regulations Reviewed
AUSTRALIA - Changes are being put forward to the Fisheries Regulations 1998, which are due to expire in March 2009.

Queensland Scientists Find Fishermen Make Better Marine Reserves
AUSTRALIA - University of Queensland research has found fishermen's expertise contributes to better designed marine reserves.

Moreton Bay Wins Environment Award
AUSTRALIA - The Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association won the DSE Excellence in Marine and Coastal Management Award at this year's United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards.

Expansion Plans for Australian Fish Company
AUSTRALIA - Australian based company Australis Aquaculture is planning major expansion under its new chairman Ian Mitton.

Super Oysters Selling for A$100 Each
AUSTRALIA - Huge oysters growing off the west coast of Australia are set to become a top delicacy across the worlds restaurants after selling for A$100 each.

Climate Change Threatening the Ocean
AUSTRALIA - The international science community must devote more resources to research into the effects climate change is having on ocean environments, according to a paper published today in the journal Science by researchers at CSIRO’s Climate Adaptation...

Cell Aquaculture Explains its Trading Halt
AUSTRALIA - Cell Aquaculture has clarified its request for a trading halt on June 2.

Consultation on Fishery Regulation Changes
AUSTRALIA - Fisheries stakeholders in the recreational, commercial and aquaculture sectors are being encouraged to have their say about proposed changes to fisheries regulations, Executive Director Fisheries Victoria, Dr Peter Appleford said.

Share Halt for Cell Aquaculture
AUSTRALIA - Cell Aquaculture Ltd has called a trading halt on its shares while details of the company's loan application with Malaysian federal agriculture bank, Agro Bank, are clarified.

Aquaculture Group to Sue University
AUSTRALIA - The Tassal Group is suing the University of Tasmania over alleged negligence during a field trial in 2005.

Atlas Shows Increased Profit
AUSTRALIA - The Atlas South Sea Pearl Company has reported an after tax profit of A$8M for 2007 and has repeated its forecast of a A$5.7 million profit this year.

Red Spot Disease on Darling River Fish
AUSTRALIA - Red spot disease has been found for the first time in inland NSW waterways following confirmation of the fungus on samples of bony bream from the Darling River.

ICT Developments in Prawn Feeding Efficiency
AUSTRALIA - Researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation's (CSIRO’s)are researching automated image sensors and software to help in prawn aquaculture feeding regimes.