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Bribie Island Research Centre (BIRC)
Agri-Science Queensland, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
The Centre occupies 13 ha 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
Key science sectors
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 bio -remediation filtration systems - Advanced building management and monitoring system
Number of research staff
Upto 20 research staff
Address
144 North Street,, Woorim QLD 4507
Organisation type
- Queensland Government – Agency
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