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EDITORIAL NEWS
A look at what's happening in the industry
BARRAMUNDI IS A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT Frustrating beginning now a thriving business
NORWEGIANS LEARN FROM KIWI SPINY LOBSTER INDUSTRY King crab company looks down under to learn about live exports
MUSSELS MAY CONTROL SEA LICE IN SALMON Another strategy in the fight against parasitic pest
10 OCEAN LAW: Little change four months after new act introduced Iwi will have to wait until after the election
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IS AQUACULTURE THE NEW "DIAMOND" INDUSTRY? Fish farms could help feed poor and fast-growing population
12 ARE BUTTERFISH A VIABLE FARMED PRODUCT? NIWA spent several years studying a possible aquaculture species
14 KOURA FARMERS NEED A VOICE Collaboration would boost a fragmented industry
THE INDEPENDENT VOICE OF NEW ZEALAND AQUACULTURE ON THE COVER:
Norway is seeking Kiwi help to boost its exports of live king crabs
AQUACULTURE BILL IS NEARLY READY
Koura farms need
a higher profile NORWAY LOOKS TO KIWIS TO BUILD ITS CRAB EXPORTS
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