'Adopt a Beach' program
The ‘Adopt a Beach’ program is a beach monitoring and cleanup program developed by the local Port Lincoln aquaculture industry, which is aimed at minimising the impact of debris on the coastal environment. Find out more and download map of site locations.
Aquascope Newsletter
AQUASCOPE is the quarterly newsletter from PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, providing information on aquaculture policy and industry news in South Australia. View the latest edition.
Aquaculture (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2010
Please click here to view the bill and access comment submission forms
South Australian Aquaculture
Economic Impact Report 2009/2010
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The South Australian aquaculture industry is highly regarded around the world and is leading the way in implementing dedicated aquaculture management legislation. Sustainable aquaculture is acknowledged as the greatest opportunity to meet the demand in growth of the world’s future seafood needs.
South Australia has in place good governance and procedures to regulate and facilitate the sustainable development of aquaculture industries. The framework established by the South Australian Government and industry stakeholders ensures ecological sustainable development while providing certainty and opportunity for industry investment. The industry has taken a cooperative approach to research, planning, management and environmental monitoring processes that is seeing the industry make significant inroads in international and domestic markets with continued growth expected.
Aquaculture in South Australia
Industry Profile
Investment Opportunities
PIRSA Aquaculture provides the following services:
- advice
- licences and leases
- regulatory services
- Aquaculture Public Register (current licence and lease information)
Seafood ScoreCard
PIRSA tracks advances in the SA food industry. This information is then used to create a ScoreCard. The Seafood ScoreCard measures how the value of seafood increases from the water to the plate. For full Food ScoreCard details, please see the SA Food Centre website.
Other organisations
- Rural Solutions SA - key business unit within PIRSA, providing specialised consultancy services in agriculture, agribusiness and natural resource management.
- Food Safety Information for the Seafood Industry - takes you to the Food Safety section of the PIRSA website.
- Aquaculture Association Contacts
- State and Commonwealth Aquaculture Contacts
- Regional Development Boards - there are 13 located around the state to assist you with your Aquaculture Business proposal.
- FISHWATCH - 24-hour free-call service 1800 065 522 (except from mobile phones). You can use this number to: ask advice about fishing rules and regulations; ask advice about general fishing matters; report suspected illegal fishing activity; report shark sightings.
- South Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program (SASQAP) - provides public health protection for consumers of South Australian shellfish.
- Page URL: http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/aquaculture/home
- Page Last Modified: May 21, 2012