1. To determine the best harvesting and concentration method for each algal species especially chemical flocculation and resuspension.

2. To determine the best manner of further processing, preservation, packaging, storage and transport of concentrates of each algal species and blends thereof (PSRC, WBL).

3. To carry out growth and survival studies in which pilot production packs of selected single species algal concentrates or blends thereof are compared with equivalent algae culture diets (as controls) under commercial hatchery and nursery conditions (PSRC and additional specialist commercial and research hatcheries when required).

4. To prepare user-guidelines to facilitate adoption and efficient utilisation of algal concentrates (PSRC, MUABL, WBL).

5. The ultimate objective is to assist the Australian aquaculture industry by providing a reliable source of a high quality, reasonably priced microalgal concentrates. Furthermore, such products will also have international markets, thus providing a new export opportunity for Australian aquaculture.

6. The targets for this project are: 1) nutritionally superior algal concentrates with a shelf-life of 12-30 weeks 2) at a cost well below current estimated costs of $200-$400/kg.