The production cycle of Pacific Oysters in Australia currently depends on hatchery production of spat, mainly in Tasmania. Experience in France and other European countries is that OsHV-1 affects mainly hatchery spat and juvenile oysters, with near total losses of affected batches being common....

The Annual Conventions of the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST) are a perfect opportunity to display research highlights to companies and technologists that produce seafood products for domestic and export sales. Three budding scientists in ASCRC projects presented their...

Previously, we have implemented a selective breeding program for Yellowtail Kingfish (YTK) and today all production is based on genetically selected stock, which is up to 20% superior than the wild stock. This current project focuses on whether realized selection response was achieved and adds: ...

This report presents a strategic review of the vocational training environment within the context of Aquatic Animal Health (AAH) training, assessment and curriculum. Key findings were: - The vocational training and education sector have an existing curriculum known as the Seafood Industry Training...