Tasmanian marine farming activity is an increasingly important part of Tasmanian primary industry. It accounted for 40.8% ($136.2m) of the value of marine fishing in 2001-02. This was an increase of 80.6% on the value for 1997-98. Production of 18.9 tonnes in 2001-02 was an increase of 89.0% on production for 1997-98.
There are approximately 1,000 employees (full-time equivalent) in the industry.
MARINE AQUACULTURE, Tasmania
|
 | Weight | Value of production |
| | |
| Years | tonnes | $m |
|
| 1997-98 | 10.0 | 75.4 |
| 1998-99 | 12.5 | 85.1 |
| 1999-2000 | 14.7 | 100.4 |
| 2000-01 | 16.3 | 112.1 |
| 2001-02 | 18.9 | 136.2 |
Source: Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment. |
Further information can be found on the Marine Farming/Aquaculture page on the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment web site.
This page last updated 21 November 2006
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