Awarded 04 Sep 2009
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View Live TendersEconomic Case for Offshore Aquaculture Development in Western Australia
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(inactive) Department of Fisheries awarded a contract to Economic Research Associates Pty Ltd for assessing trends in wild fishery and offshore aquaculture sectors and analyzing the economic impact and potential for large-scale offshore aquaculture in Western Australia.
This contract reflects a strategic move to diversify Western Australia's seafood industry by evaluating the economic viability of offshore aquaculture, which could reduce pressure on wild fisheries.
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