Aquatic sciences
SARDI's aquatic sciences research division supports sustainable management of marine resources. Our work protects the ecology of aquatic environments and grows South Australian marine industries.
Our core skills include:
- aquatic biosecurity and animal health
- fisheries biology, genetics and propagation
- marine and freshwater ecology
- micro and macro-algal production
- oceanography
- stock assessment and harvest strategies
- threatened, endangered and protected species assessment.
Programs
Facilities
SARDI research centres and services are available to external researchers and industry on a fee for service basis. Our aquatic science facilities include:
- South Australian Aquatic Sciences Centre – West Beach
- South Australian Aquatic Biosecurity Centre – Roseworthy
- Lincoln Marine Science Centre – Port Lincoln
- aquatic vessels, including the 25 metre MRV Ngerin
- analytical and growout facilities for micro and macro algae.
Collaborations
We work with industry, universities, government departments, and research institutes, including the Southern Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (SAIMOS).
Contact
Dr Michael Steer – Research Director
Aquatic Sciences, SARDI
Email: pirsa.sardiaquatics@sa.gov.au
Page last reviewed: 01 Nov 2023