The remaining 9 per cent comprised mainly other
Finfish, Freshwater Crayfish and Mussels. Other finfish included
Trout, Barramundi and inland freshwater fish, primarily Silver Perch,
Murray Cod and Golden Perch.
In 2001-02, trout GVP was $13 million, Barramundi $11 million and
Silver Perch $3 million. The production of mussels was valued at
$8 million while the production of Freshwater Crayfish (Yabbies,
Redclaw and Marron) was valued at $4 million.
Over twenty marine finfish species (other than Southern Bluefin
Tuna) have been trialed in recent years.
The main species for which farmed production is now reaching commercial
levels is Yellowtail Kingfish.
Production of Snapper and Mulloway could also rise in the future.
The other main aquaculture species not already mentioned in which
there has been significant investment in recent years is farmed
Abalone.
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