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'Virtual larvae' point prawn fishers in the right direction.
SA Aquatic Biosecurity Centre opens, 15 November, 2011.
Spencer Gulf Prawn Fishery awarded Marine Stewardship Certification. For the latest research updates view MISA Snapshots.Welcome to the Marine Innovation South Australia (MISA) website.
MISA brings together South Australia’s top aquatic institutions and research scientists to pool our resources and knowledge, and grow our seafood industry more efficiently.
MISA, an initiative of the South Australian government established in September 2005, has funded the appointment of more than 30 high level scientists and significantly enlarged research facilities and equipment to support cutting edge marine research and education.
This strong capability has led to around 80 new or expanded research projects across the areas of Aquaculture Innovation, Product Quality and Value-adding, Ecosystem Services and Biosecurity, firmly placing South Australia at the forefront of marine science both nationally and internationally.
MISA partners are now delivering innovative and practical solutions to SA’s seafood producers and processors to help the industry grow in a healthy and environmentally sustainable manner.
MISA partners are:
- The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
- Flinders University
- University of Adelaide
- South Australian Museum
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
- Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA)
- Seafood industry – represented by the South Australian Seafood Industry Federation Inc. which includes Wildcatch Fisheries SA, the South Australian Aquaculture Council and the Seafood Processors and Exporters Council Inc.
- Regional communities
Excellence in Marine Science inspired through collaboration