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Source: thefishsite |
11/20/2024 |
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Credit: CSIRO |
The preference amongst Australian consumers for locally sourced whitefish continues to grow, leaving a gap in the market for the diversification of aquaculture to meet these demands. In light of this, the Pompano (Trachinotus anak) has been identified by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, as a perfect candidate for aquaculture. |
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Australia currently relies on foreign imports of whitefish, estimated to total around 100,000 tonnes annually. The adoption of the Pompano by the country’s aquaculture industry may help to reduce this reliance on externally sourced seafood, building the strength of the domestic fish farming sector. |
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