Aquaculture species selection and production systems

Aquaculture species

Queensland provides the ideal climate and growing conditions for many aquaculture species - both marine and freshwater.

Freshwater species

• barramundi
• jade perch
• silver perch
• redclaw crayfish
• shortfin and longfin eels

Marine species

• black tiger prawns
• kuruma prawns
• barramundi
• mud crabs
• rock oysters

Aquaculture production systems

Aquaculture species can be produced in marine or freshwater environments using various production systems.

Some systems, such as those containing animals in ponds, tanks, aquaria or raceways, can incorporate water-recirculating systems that reduce the reliance on large quantities of water to maintain water quality and the health of cultured organisms.