Aquaculture is growing and looking after aquatic animals and plants.

Usually to make money by selling what you grow but also for food, research, training or even tourism.

• Prawn farming in earthen ponds in the ground
• Barramundi farming in sea cages
• Oyster farming in racks
• Aquarium fish farming in tanks

• Create employment opportunities within the community, especially for youth
• Bring more income to the community/family to promote self sufficiency
• Provide the opportunity to work outdoors with the land and water
• Allow people to get training and new skills
• Protect the resources and replace fish from the rivers and oceans
• Help infrastructure establishment and community development

• Aquarium (ornamental) fish - freshwater (More info)
• Aquarium (ornamental) fish - marine (More info)
• Barramundi (More info)
• Cherabin/ Freshwater prawns (More info)
• Marine prawns (More info)

• Mud crabs (More info)
• Edible oysters (More info)
• Black-lip pearl oysters (More info)
• Giant clams
• Sea cucumber
• Silver-lip oysters (More info)
• Tropical abalone
• Sleepy cod (More info)
• Other marine fin fishes

Get a copy of the Aqua Pack or video from KAAC.

My Story

"I was really keen to find out more about aquaculture and how it can help provide jobs for our young people and teach them more about their land and sea. I started by getting a Kimberley Aquaculture Pack and Aquaculture video from KAAC, and now we are developing an oyster farming project" - Jimmy Edgar