The area s remoteness could increase development and operating costs and there could be difficulties providing support services. Currently, land held under pastoral lease cannot be used for other purposes without approval from the Department of Land Administration. Land acquisition and tenure can be a significant impediment to aquaculture development. The Pastoral Zone is considered to have low to moderate aquaculture potential. Water for aquaculture ventures could be available from bores or dams in some areas.
Artesian bores offer an opportunity to culture brackish water species.
Potential aquaculture species include euryhaline fish and microalgae such as barramundi, milkfish, beta carotene, spirulina, brine shrimp and fresh water crayfish. It should be noted that some of these species will require translocation assessment. The recommendations are not in priority order, but in the order that they appear in the text. It is intended that priorities will be established through the implementation process associated with this plan. Promote the Gascoyne Region s unique aquaculture resources and the Gascoyne Aquaculture Plan and commercial Development.