Barramundi feed development trial in Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Project outcomes

• Provided advice on culture methods and operation of hatchery facilities; on extensive larval rearing methods for producing juveniles; on establishing community based inland lake and river cage, and estuary and sea cage operations; on feed management options; and on on stock enhancement of barramundi.
• Identified operational priorities and helped plan R&D activities for barramundi and other indigenous species. 
• Identified technical expertise to assist with hatchery operations.