Commercialising the production of Cobia in Australia. FRDC Project No 2014/242

Peter Lee; Luke Dutney; John Moloney; Maria Mitris; Trevor Borchert; David Nixon; Hazra Thaggard; Brad Calcott; Alyce Taylor-Brown; Adam Polkinghorne

Commercialising the production of Cobia in Australia. FRDC Project No 2014/242

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Commercialising the production of Cobia in Australia. FRDC Project No 2014/242

Peter Lee, Luke Dutney, John Moloney, Maria Mitris, Trevor Borchert, David Nixon, Hazra Thaggard, Brad Calcott, Alyce Taylor-Brown and Adam Polkinghorne

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

2018

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Abstract

Cobia

Rachycentron canadum

aquaculture

intersex

commercialisation

health

epitheliocystis

broodstock management

capability development

pond culture

This project is a collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and the Cobia aquaculture sector, predominantly Pacific Reef Fisheries (PRF). It was undertaken to consolidate the aquaculture in Australia of Cobia, a species offering considerable potential as a diversification option for pond-based culture activities in Queensland. The project addressed key elements of the production cycle in order to move industry towards a more commercial footing and advance both the scientific knowledge and human capabilities of the sector. The project involved DAF staff at the Department's Bribie Island Research Centre (BIRC) and staff from the PRF farm in Ayr, North Queensland. From 2014-2017, research examined: health issues affecting Cobia in culture both in the hatchery and on-farm; the emerging issue of intersex in Cobia and potential for this to further impact production; capability development of PRF staff in preparation of the establishment of a commercial Cobia hatchery; and, the involvement of some new entrants to Cobia aquaculture utilising tank-based production systems.

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Title: Commercialising the production of Cobia in Australia. FRDC Project No 2014/242
Authors: Peter Lee (Author)
Luke Dutney (Author)
John Moloney (Author)
Maria Mitris (Author)
Trevor Borchert (Author)
David Nixon (Author)
Hazra Thaggard (Author)
Brad Calcott (Author)
Alyce Taylor-Brown (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Adam Polkinghorne (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publisher: Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Date published: 2018
ISBN: 9780734504586
Copyright note: Copyright © 2018 Fisheries Research and Development Corporation. All rights reserved. All material in this publication is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence, save for content supplied by third parties, logos and the Commonwealth Coat of Arms. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence is a standard form licence agreement that allows you to copy, distribute, transmit and adapt this publication provided you attribute the work. A summary of the licence terms is available from creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/deed.en. The full licence terms are available from creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/legalcode.
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; School of Education - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; GeneCology Research Centre - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450858502621
Output Type: Report
Research Statement: FALSE

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