Bribie Island Research Centre (BIRC)
Agri-Science Queensland, Queensland Government
The Centre occupies 13ha at Woorim on the surf side of Bribie Island. It plays a significant role in technological development and extension to the aquaculture industry in tropical and subtropical Queensland, as well as fisheries management and aquatic ecological research.
- Website
- https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/contact/offices/stations-facilities/bribie-island
- Organisation type
- Queensland Government – Agency
- Number of research staff
- Up to 20 research staff
- Address
- 144 North Street, Woorim QLD 4507
Strengths and capabilities
- Fish and crustacean husbandry
- Bioremediation of aquaculture waste water
- Management of biofouling and harmful algae in ponds
- Energy efficiency of pond aeration
- Fisheries stock assessment and monitoring
- Inland fisheries habitat restoration and enhancement
- Crustacean fertility research
Facilities and major equipment
- Seawater supply, filtration and aeration systems
- Freshwater and seawater recirculating systems
- Energy efficient water heating and chilling systems
- Four 3.2ML ponds and four 300KL ponds
- Fish, molluscan and crustacean hatchery facilities
- Physical Containment Level 2 (PC2) laboratory
- Controlled environment and wet laboratories
- Algal culture and feed preparation laboratories
- Pond scale bioremediation filtration systems
- Advanced building management and monitoring system
Key science sectors
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