Aquatics
What you need to know
About aquatic pests
Aquatic pests threaten South Australian:
- native species
- environment
- tourism seafood industry
- seafood industry
- aquaculture industry.
Early detection and monitoring by the community can identify new pests before they can establish in South Australia.
Many successful pest eradication and control programs are the result of community members reporting new pest species.
We manage the threats from aquatic pests by:
- monitoring for the entry and spread of new pest species
- responding to sightings of pest species before they establish
- supporting control programs which minimise the impact of pests that can’t be eradicated.
National Carp Control Plan (NCCP)
Carp is the most destructive introduced fish species in south-eastern Australia.
The NCCP is investigating ways to control carp, to improve the quality of Australia’s waterways and aquatic biodiversity. A key method being explored is the potential to release a carp virus, Cyprinid herpesvirus 3, as a biological control.
Page last reviewed: 13 Dec 2022