Policy Principles and Guidelines Relating to the Assessment of Licences and Exemptions for the Aquaculture of Seaweed in Western Australia 2022
Policy Principles and Guidelines Relating to the Assessment of Licences and Exemptions for the Aquaculture of Seaweed in Western Australia 2022
The Aquaculture Plan, developed in consultation with industry and key stakeholders, focuses on the foundations for growth and addresses the key issues which have commonly been considered as barriers to the development of aquaculture in WA. With added pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, building strong foundations and continuing to move forward to address key issues is more important than ever. The purpose of the Aquaculture Plan is to provide realistic and achievable targets in the short, medium and long terms, in a cohesive, logical order that will be the foundation for growth over the next ten years.
Publisher: Western Australian Government
The report emphasises the significant role of governance in shaping Australia’s seaweed aquaculture industry. It reviews the policies and regulations across Australian states, highlighting challenges such as inconsistent frameworks, regulatory complexity, and gaps in knowledge about native seaweed species. Recommendations focus on creating a unified national strategy, identifying aquaculture zones, simplifying research trial approvals, and establishing a national hatchery network. The overarching goal is to ensure sustainable growth while supporting Australia’s environmental and economic objectives
Publisher: Agrifutures Australia
Author: Jo Kelly and Catriona Macleod
Year: 2023
https://researchportal.murdoch.edu.au/esploro/outputs/bookChapter/Utilisation-of-Seaweeds-in-the-Australian/991005560358407891
https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2024/may/seaweed-forests-an-overlooked-component-of-oceanic-carbon-storage
Publisher: The Government of Western Australia
Publisher: The Government of Western Australia