The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency in the government of South Australia.
We aim to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and the liveability of regional communities.
Aquaculture industry
We support aquatic animal health through surveillance, education and disease risk management.
We work with businesses and the community to promote the future of the aquaculture industry in South Australia and seek new opportunities for development.
Commercial fishing in SA
Get information about rules and regulations, licensing and registration, plus size limits and management of South Australian commercial fisheries and processors.
PIRSA is responsible for the ecologically sustainable development of South Australia’s aquatic resources and the administration of the Fisheries Management Act 2007. This is achieved through:
protecting aquatic environments
licensing and registration of fisheries and fish processors
fisheries management plans
scientific research and innovation
increasing trade and investment in conjunction with industry.
In 2021-22 our seafood industry generated $0.5 billion in revenue for South Australia.
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The Norwegian Pelagic Fishing Course in Week 17 Norway
Good week for blue whiting in the Faroese zone, but still poor for the sandeel
Blue whiting:
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