Macrobrachium rosenbergii Aquacu

She is now project leader of the FFAC (Freshwater Fisheries and Aquaculture Centre), DPI&F at Walkamin, where research has been directed at using aquatic plant remediation of wastewater of intensive production of Barramundi and developing aquaculture in PNG with native species.

THE PRESENTATION

Macrobrachium Aquaculture Potential in Australia

The Freshwater Fisheries and Aquaculture Centre (DPIF) and JCU are working in collaboration on research of a potential new aquaculture species in Australia, commonly known as the freshwater prawn or Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Research has been focused on hatchery and growout technologies. This presentation will give a broad overview of the Macrobrachium Aquaculture industry on an international and national level. It will cover the trials and tribulation endeavoured so far on this journey.

	Presenter Evizel Seymour
	Evizel Seymour has been involved in Aquaculture for over 20 years, working in research and industry. Her initial introduction into aquaculture was with silver perch and Murray cod in central NSW, then moving into developing a goldfish farm in WA. She then ventured into the marine world of mahi mahi, seacucmbers, giant clams, black lip pearl oyster and prawns. She has a thorough knowledge of marine hatchery design, (including live foods), setting up hatcheries in SI, Hawaii and Australia in both research and industry fields. A major component of her work has involved training staff to run the hatcheries and facilities.Und
	She is now project leader of the FFAC (Freshwater Fisheries and Aquaculture Centre), DPI&F at Walkamin, where research has been directed at using aquatic plant remediation of wastewater of intensive production of Barramundi and developing aquaculture in PNG with native species. THE PRESENTATION Macrobrachium Aquaculture Potential in Australia The Freshwater Fisheries and Aquaculture Centre (DPIF) and JCU are working in collaboration on research of a potential new aquaculture species in Australia, commonly known as the freshwater prawn or Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Research has been focused on hatchery and growout technologies. This presentation will give a broad overview of the Macrobrachium Aquaculture industry on an international and national level. It will cover the trials and tribulation endeavoured so far on this journey.