SEQ Fish has just completed an RIRDC funded project to assess the viability of a new industry in Australia based on breeding and growing Australian native freshwater turtle for human consumption. The results suggest that Emydura macquarii (signata), the Brisbane River Short Necked turtle, is the most likely candidate for aquaculture systems due to its fecundity, growth rate and hardiness.
Learn more about the project in the newsletter excerpt by clicking on the link below:
