International limits for Vibrios in seafood are increasingly being mandated. This means that Australian seafood will be subjected to increased testing regimes to meet market access requirements. Furthermore, the FAO/WHO are currently in the process of deciding on what methods are suitable for this...

Experts predict that most ecosystems would be improved if carp numbers were reduced by at least 70 per cent.

It has been recognised that production from the Australian farmed barramundi industry will rise sharply over the next three years. Production is likely to rise to around 4000 tonnes by 2005/06. There will be significant expansion from existing operations particularly in Queensland, Northern...