Marine Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves - Allocation of Marine Waters

The Opportunity

Aquaculture in Victoria is an exciting innovative industry with sound growth prospects. The Department of Primary Industries invites you to find out more about the opportunities and developments ahead. Explore this site to discover the new development prospects and benefits, future plans, community-related information, details on Crown leases and information about the allocation process for new waters in Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves. To find out more, click on: ‘New Development Opportunities’ - for information about Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves. 'Community Information’ - for general information, including information relevant to recreational users of Port Phillip Bay and Western Port. Supporting information can be located via other links including: Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve locations, Publications and Additional Information. Updated information will be added to this site at various stages over the next five months, so visit this site again soon.

Mussel ropes in Port Phillip Bay Victoria's bays can be used for recreational pursuits as well as aquaculture