A secluded estuary on Western Australia's south coast is becoming a major hub for Australia's aquaculture industry.
Millions of SA oysters quarantined over algae-linked toxin
Oyster farms on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula have voluntarily cordoned off their sites as health authorities investigate a toxin outbreak.
Tasmania's salmon mass mortality event is over, EPA says
The mass mortality event that hit Tasmania's salmon industry has ended, the state's environmental watchdog says, as industry reporting shows fish deaths in March halved from the previous month.
Canada is banning ocean-based salmon farming. Could Tasmania do it?
In Canada, the government has committed to transition marine salmon farming near British Columbia to onshore operations by 2029. Tasmanian Greens want the state government to follow suit, but the salmon industry says it's a case of "voodoo economics".
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Despite new laws, salmon farming assessment still 'active' for Macquarie Harbour
The future of salmon farming in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour remains under "active" assessment by the federal government, despite the passing of legislation designed to nullify the issue.
Fishers struggle to find banana prawns in ocean after rain comes too late
Banana prawn fishers in the Gulf of Carpentaria are facing the toughest start to the season many can remember, but consumers may be protected from the fallout.
Crowds fill Hobart's Parliament House lawns to rally against salmon industry
Opponents of salmon farming addressed a packed Hobart Parliament House lawn to rally against the state's salmon industry, following a mass mortality event over summer.
The salmon industry is critical to this café. Others say it's too risky
Despite recent environmental and animal welfare concerns, supporters of Tasmania's salmon industry say it provides critical economic benefits to regional communities.
Delicious and plentiful, giant mud crabs set to grace Easter lunches
A new study has found mud crabs actually have complex lives. From long distance travel, to carving up food for little fish, these Easter lunch favourites might surprise you.
'Sorry for my cynicism': Salmon boss says he has no confidence in new fishery
In an email last June, Tassal's CEO told the Tasmanian government he didn't "have any confidence" its department could develop a proposed new sardine fishery into a commercial interest.
World-first certification for once 'severely overfished' Australian tuna
Australian tuna producers are cheering after the industry received a sustainability certification following years of hard work.
Cause of oyster spat deaths at research facility remains a mystery
A review into the deaths of 70 per cent of South Australia's oyster spat has not unearthed any clues.
Prawn disease resurfaces just as two-year bans were about to end
A ban on the sale of green prawns from the Clarence River could be extended by another two years, potentially marking the end of the 80-year industry.
Mosaic monument to women pioneers who helped create fishing industry
The dream of an Italian fisherman to pay tribute to the women of the South Australian town of Southend has come true with a mosaic monument recognising their role in the town's history.
Oyster farm survives cyclone with help from innovative wave wall
In Queensland's Moreton Bay, one man's DIY wave wall is protecting precious oyster baskets and opening up new possibilities for the industry.
Tasmania is not alone when it comes to the debates over salmon farming
Foreign companies now own Tasmania's big three salmon farming operations. Here's a look at how industrial fish farms are run overseas — and the problems operators have encountered when there's opposition to their practices.
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Iconic Hobart seafood restaurant removes Tasmanian salmon from menu
Hobart seafood business Mures Tasmania stops serving Tasmanian salmon in its restaurant due to "concerns" over industry practices, which have drawn national attention in recent months.
Bob Brown Foundation launches legal challenge against PM's 'rushed' salmon bill
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's law changes to guarantee the future of farmed salmon in Macquarie Harbour are facing counter moves, with the Bob Brown Foundation launching a legal challenge in the Federal Court.
How many salmon farms are there in Tasmania — and who owns them?
If you've travelled along Tasmania's coastline, you may have spotted collections of black circular pens floating just offshore and thought 'what are those?' They're salmon farms — and there are a lot of them.
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Salmon industry relieved, but environment group says 'war not over'
New environment laws rushed through parliament have ended almost 18 months of uncertainty for west coast Tasmanian salmon workers. Environmental groups say "all possible avenues" are being explored to challenge the laws.
New salmon laws are about much more than Tasmania's salmon industry
Tasmania's aquaculture industry has well and truly rocketed to prominence, with even Hollywood actors weighing in. But how did we get here, where the prime minister is ramming through legislation to protect jobs on Tasmania's west coast on the eve of an election?