Distinctive Features

• Achieved by using a near-ocean facility and flow-through saline water supply system
• Use of filtration and treatment systems to ensure water conforms to permissible nutrient levels
• Application of advanced technology to manage efficiency of the process, circumvent any negative environmental impacts and maintain the required balance of agricultural processes and the ocean ecosystem

Stages of Process

• Fingerling pre-nursery and nursery raring
• Grow-out phases up to 500g-600g grade
• Harvesting - takes place on-site in collaboration with a local established fresh seafood supplier
• Processing - fish immediately transported to the processing facility in a temperature-controlled environment

Suitable for

Local and regional community and hospitality sectors

Notable Features

• Sustainable food production
• Buying local
• Established distributors allow for regular ordering patterns

Beneficial Impact

• Supports a sustainable ecosystem through the preservation and balancing of the marine environment and the gradual renewal of natural resources, thereby increasing our national ability to become more fiscally dependent on our natural resources and environment
• Improving food security: aquaculture, when done correctly, is recognised as the most environmentally sustainable way to produce food and protein
• Advancing technologies: emphasising production efficiencies, enables informed decisions, including minimising negative environmental impacts
• A marine fish farm will play its part in continuing the ethos of preserving our cultural heritage of small fishing villages by creating an environment conducive to the growth of local commercial seafood production, jobs, and revenue streams.
• Improving nutritional wellbeing: fish contains nutrients that have been linked to a variety of health benefits. As aquaculture production expands, more people will be able to include fish in their diets.