Investigating sources of broodstock and grow out sites for the farming of sponges in regional Northern Territory

Funding Activity

Website
https://www.frdc.com.au/project/2003-248

Funding Status
Closed

Does something not look right? The information on this page has been harvested from data sources that may not be up to date. We continue to work with information providers to improve coverage and quality. To report an issue, use the .

Funded Activity Summary

Whilst at least three potential species of sponge have been identified, together with communities eager to participate, there is no information on the abundance of these sponges to act as broodstock, not detailed information on site suitability.

This project will build on the work of the pilot study (FRDC 2001/225) which indicated sponge farming appeared to be technologically, economically and culturally suited to remote indigenous areas.

Commonwealth and State governments increasingly recognise the need to foster economic activity which increases the participation of indigenous people in the fishing industry. This is particularly relevant in the NT where 28% of the population is aboriginal and some 85% of the coastline is aboriginal owned.

Objectives:
1. Survey the area surrounding participating communities to determine broodstock abundance.
2. Select possible sites on which to establish farms.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 24-10-2003

End Date: 31-08-2004

Funding Scheme: Funding Scheme not available

Funding Amount: $13,500.00

Funder: Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

There are no FoR codes available for this funding activity

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

There are no SEO codes available for this funding activity

Other Keywords

Aquaculture | Biodiversity | Husbandry | Stock Assessment

Related Links