Supporting the aquaculture industry

We work with businesses and the community to promote ecological sustainability of aquaculture in South Australia.

This includes seeking opportunities for development, as well as supporting aquatic animal health through disease prevention, surveillance, education, and risk management.

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Land-based aquaculture

Learn about production and value, industry innovation, and species requirements for land-based aquaculture.

Silhouetted aquaculture pens and poles reflect off still water at sunset

Marine aquaculture

Find out about production and value, lease opportunities, and growing species requirements for marine aquaculture.

Close-up of a person holding a handful of juvenile oysters (spat) over black tanks at an aquaculture facility,

Monitoring and assessment

Our policies, plans, licence conditions, and regulations help to maintain the productive and competitive aquaculture industry.

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Leasing and licencing

We manage the leasing of water resources and licencing of aquaculture activity to sustain ecological development.

School of fish

Public register

The public register provides a map-based view of South Australia's aquaculture lease and licence sites.

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Aquatic animal health

Find out about disease management and prevention for aquatic animals.

About aquaculture

PIRSA is responsible for the sustainable development of state aquatic resources. This is achieved through:

  • protecting aquatic environments and animals
  • leasing water resources and licensing activities
  • delivering scientific research and innovation.

In 2022–23 our seafood industry generated $0.48 billion in farmgate revenue for South Australia – learn more in the seafood toolkit.

Policy and legislation

We develop the framework to make effective use of South Australia’s valuable aquaculture sector.

Community consultation

Find out about our consultations with the community for draft aquaculture policies, or applications for new licences.

Reports and publications

See all aquaculture publications for management, investment, and economic contribution.

Aquatic sciences

SARDI's research supports sustainable marine resources, ecology of aquatic environments, and marine industry growth.

eSA-Marine system
eSA-Marine system

The eSA-Marine system maps past, present and future ocean conditions in the state, including:

  • sea level
  • sea temperatures
  • sea salinity
  • ocean currents
  • wind speeds and directions
  • peak wave period and height.
Learn more

Contact

For more information, please contact PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture or one of South Australia's aquaculture associations.

Aquaculture contacts