Discovery could start lobster farming in Western Australia

Professor Anya Waite from the University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute. said that they have identified the favourite prey of western rock lobster larvae, which they say could lead to the creation of a aquaculture industry based on the shellfish.

"Our team has shown for the first time that the rock lobster larvae are healthier when they feast on their preferred prey, and we have identified that prey," said Prof Waite, who led the research. The western rock lobster is the most valuable single-species fishery in Australia, representing up to one-fifth of the total value of all stocks, Prof Waite said. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers