Wednesday, May 8, 2013

08/05/13: Australian aquaculture zone sites; new farm in South Sioux City; advancing South Africa's abalone industry

The Department of Fisheries, Australia has narrowed down potential sites for a proposed aquaculture zone off the mid-west coast in Australia. 
In 2011, $1.85 million was allocated to creating zones for ocean fish farms, to meet the growing demand for finfish like pink snapper.
The first phase of consultation looked at three possible sites for the zones - one north of Geraldton and two near the Abrolhos Islands. Now the department is working issues relating to nutrient pollution.

A ceremony for a new fish farm site in South Sioux City, USA has taken place. The $1 million Cardinal Farms Aquaculture facility will have the capacity to raise up to 20,000 hybrid striped bass fingerlings at a time.

Advancing South Africa's abalone industry. Poaching is a major threat to South Africa's abalone population but investment fund, Afri-Vie is attempting to tackle this problem with a range of sustainable abalone projects. Find out more about what's been done to protect this mollusc.

Speaking of abalone, the Chinese government's recent frugality drive has forced deliciaices such as sea cucumber and abalone off the menus of some restaurants located close to ministry offices. 
 

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This is a painting of coral growing at the Hou...
This is a painting of coral growing at the Houtman Abrolhos islands, off the west coast of Australia. The coral was identified at the time as Madrepora, but this name was previously applied to virtually any hard coral. As currently circumscribed, the genus Madrepora does not occur at the Houtman Abrolhos. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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