© Copyright The Marron Growers Association of WA 2024
Working Hard for Western
Australian Marron
Growers
The Marron Growers Library
Recommended Reading:
Marron Aquaculture in Western Australia A Manual for Growers 2015 The Marron Aquaculture in Western Australia - A Growers Manual is an extensive practical guide for anyone who is starting up or investing in a marron farm in Western Australia, and for existing marron growers who wish to expand their productivity. Buy it here… Jussila, J. & Evans, L.H. 1996. On the factors affecting marron, Cherax tenuimanus, grown in intensive culture. Freshwater Crayfish, 11: 428-440. Lawrence, C. 1995. Marron Cherax tenuimanus. Aquaculture WA brochure No 2, Fisheries Department of Western Australia, 4 pp. Lawrence, C.S. (1998) Marron. In Hyde, K.(Ed) The New Rural Industries - A Handbook for Farmers and Investors. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Canberra, pp. 114-119. Lawrence, C.S. & Morrissy, N.M. (in press) Genetic improvement of marron (Cherax tenuimanus Smith) and yabbies (Cherax spp.) in Western Australia. Aquaculture Research. Moloney, J. 1996. Feeding in Freshwater Crayfish. Aquaculture Sourcebook 5, Turtle Press, Hobart, 24 pp. Morrissy, N.M. 1976. Aquaculture of Marron, Cherax tenuimanus (Smith) Part 2: Breeding and Early Rearing. Fisheries Research Bulletin of Western Australia 17(2). (W.A. Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife), 1-32. Morrissy, N.M. 1980. Production of marron in Western Australian farm dams. Fisheries Research Bulletin of Western Australia 24 (W.A. Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife), 1-80. Morrissy, N.M. 1984. Assessment of artificial feeds for battery culture of a freshwater crayfish, Marron (Cherax tenuimanus) (Decapoda: Parastacidae). Report (W.A. Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife), 63: 1-24. Morrissy, N.M., Caputi, N. & House, R.R. 1984. Tolerance of marron (Cherax tenuimanus) to hypoxia in relation to aquaculture. Aquaculture, 41: 61-74. Morrissy, N.M. 1990. Optimum and favourable temperatures for growth of Cherax tenuimanus (Smith) (Decapoda: Parastacidae). Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research, 41(6): 735-46. Morrissy, N.M., Evans, L. & Huner, J.V. 1990. Australian freshwater crayfish: Aquaculture species. World Aquaculture, 21(2): 113-122. Morrissy, N.M. 1992a. An Introduction to Marron and Freshwater Crayfish Farming in Western Australia. Fisheries Department of Western Australia, 36 pp. (Currently under revision by authors of this brochure.) Morrissy, N.M. 1992b. Feed development for marron, Cherax tenuimanus, in Western Australia. In Allan, G.D. & Dall, W. (eds), Proceedings of the Aquaculture Nutrition Workshop, Salamander Bay, 15-17 April 1991. NSW Fisheries, Brackish Water Fish Culture Research Station, Salamander Bay, p. 72-76. Morrissy, N.M., Bird, C. & Cassells, G. 1995a. Density-dependent growth of a freshwater crayfish, Cherax tenuimanus. Freshwater Crayfish, 10: 560-568. Morrissy, N.M., Walker, P. & Moore, W. 1995b. Predictive equations for managing semi-intensive growout of a freshwater crayfish, Cherax tenuimanus, on a commercial farm. Journal of Aquaculture Research, 26(1): 71-80. O'Sullivan, D., Camkin, J., Lai-Koon, A.C. & Joseph, R. 1994. Reducing Predation on Freshwater Crayfish Farms. Aquaculture Sourcebook 9, Turtle Press, Hobart, 47 pp. Treadwell, R., McKelvie, L. & Maguire, G.B. 1991. Profitability of selected aquaculture species. ABARE Discussion paper 91.11, 85pp. If you would like to read these or request a copy of any of the above publications please contact (see below) the Department of Fisheries research library.Recommended Websites:
Marron101
The Aquaculture Council of Western Australia (ACWA), is the State's peak aquaculture industry body.
It is a member driven organisation working to ensure a profitable future for its members and a viable future for the
aquaculture industry. Its goals are:
•
To promote the Western Australian aquaculture industry to the community and Governments at State and
national levels.
•
To provide an effective communications network for all members and stakeholders.
•
To influence Government and its departments to ensure an economic and legislative environment that
encourages the development of responsible aquaculture enterprise.
•
To provide quality, cost-effective support and services to members.
•
To uphold the principles and practice of ecologically sustainable development in all WA aquaculture sectors.
The Department of Fisheries’ primary responsibility is to conserve, sustainably develop and share the use of
Western Australia’s aquatic resources and their ecosystems for the benefit of present and future generations.
We do this through managing fisheries and aquatic ecosystems, assessment and monitoring of fish stocks,
enforcement and education, biosecurity management and licensing commercial and recreational fishing activity,
including commercial aquaculture.
The department has a dedicated marron page with information about habitat, lifecycle & diet.
Additional Information Sources:
FISHERIES & MARINE LIBRARY WA Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories 39 Northside Drive Hillarys WA 6025 Australia Postal Address WA Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories PO Box 20 North Beach WA 6920 Australia Library Enquiries only Phone: (+61) 08 9203 0120 Fax: (+61) 08 9203 0199 e-mail: library@fish.wa.gov.au Interlibrary Loans/Document Delivery Phone: (+61) 08 9203 0118 Fax: (+61) 08 9203 0199 e-mail: library@fish.wa.gov.au
Facebook Sites:
Marron Matters
A page for the Marron Community to share their experiences and adventures trying to catch the elusive, Western Australian Iconic Marron.
WA Marron
Western Australian Marron are growers and suppliers of fresh marron.
RecFishWest
Welcome to Recfishwest. Our purpose and vision is great fishing experiences for all in the WA community - forever.Marron Recipes:
There are plenty of excellent marron recipes available on-line via a Google search: https://www.google.com.au/search?q=marron+recipe If you have a favourite marron dish, why not send it to us & we’ll share it here for others to try.
Marron are one of the World’s largest freshwater crayfish and are endemic to the South West of Western Australia. This website is dedicated to this
fabulous species, here you will find a wealth of information on Marron from how to choose the ideal Marron, to recipes, cooking tips, and even how to
keep them as pets.
© Copyright The Marron Growers Association of WA 2024
Working Hard for
Western Australian
Marron Growers
The Marron
Growers Library
Recommended Reading:
Marron Aquaculture in Western Australia A Manual for Growers 2015 The Marron Aquaculture in Western Australia - A Growers Manual is an extensive practical guide for anyone who is starting up or investing in a marron farm in Western Australia, and for existing marron growers who wish to expand their productivity. Buy it here… Jussila, J. & Evans, L.H. 1996. On the factors affecting marron, Cherax tenuimanus, grown in intensive culture. Freshwater Crayfish, 11: 428-440. Lawrence, C. 1995. Marron Cherax tenuimanus. Aquaculture WA brochure No 2, Fisheries Department of Western Australia, 4 pp. Lawrence, C.S. (1998) Marron. In Hyde, K.(Ed) The New Rural Industries - A Handbook for Farmers and Investors. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Canberra, pp. 114-119. Lawrence, C.S. & Morrissy, N.M. (in press) Genetic improvement of marron (Cherax tenuimanus Smith) and yabbies (Cherax spp.) in Western Australia. Aquaculture Research. Moloney, J. 1996. Feeding in Freshwater Crayfish. Aquaculture Sourcebook 5, Turtle Press, Hobart, 24 pp. Morrissy, N.M. 1976. Aquaculture of Marron, Cherax tenuimanus (Smith) Part 2: Breeding and Early Rearing. Fisheries Research Bulletin of Western Australia 17(2). (W.A. Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife), 1-32. Morrissy, N.M. 1980. Production of marron in Western Australian farm dams. Fisheries Research Bulletin of Western Australia 24 (W.A. Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife), 1-80. Morrissy, N.M. 1984. Assessment of artificial feeds for battery culture of a freshwater crayfish, Marron (Cherax tenuimanus) (Decapoda: Parastacidae). Report (W.A. Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife), 63: 1-24. Morrissy, N.M., Caputi, N. & House, R.R. 1984. Tolerance of marron (Cherax tenuimanus) to hypoxia in relation to aquaculture. Aquaculture, 41: 61-74. Morrissy, N.M. 1990. Optimum and favourable temperatures for growth of Cherax tenuimanus (Smith) (Decapoda: Parastacidae). Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research, 41(6): 735-46. Morrissy, N.M., Evans, L. & Huner, J.V. 1990. Australian freshwater crayfish: Aquaculture species. World Aquaculture, 21(2): 113-122. Morrissy, N.M. 1992a. An Introduction to Marron and Freshwater Crayfish Farming in Western Australia. Fisheries Department of Western Australia, 36 pp. (Currently under revision by authors of this brochure.) Morrissy, N.M. 1992b. Feed development for marron, Cherax tenuimanus, in Western Australia. In Allan, G.D. & Dall, W. (eds), Proceedings of the Aquaculture Nutrition Workshop, Salamander Bay, 15-17 April 1991. NSW Fisheries, Brackish Water Fish Culture Research Station, Salamander Bay, p. 72-76. Morrissy, N.M., Bird, C. & Cassells, G. 1995a. Density- dependent growth of a freshwater crayfish, Cherax tenuimanus. Freshwater Crayfish, 10: 560-568. Morrissy, N.M., Walker, P. & Moore, W. 1995b. Predictive equations for managing semi-intensive growout of a freshwater crayfish, Cherax tenuimanus, on a commercial farm. Journal of Aquaculture Research, 26(1): 71-80. O'Sullivan, D., Camkin, J., Lai-Koon, A.C. & Joseph, R. 1994. Reducing Predation on Freshwater Crayfish Farms. Aquaculture Sourcebook 9, Turtle Press, Hobart, 47 pp. Treadwell, R., McKelvie, L. & Maguire, G.B. 1991. Profitability of selected aquaculture species. ABARE Discussion paper 91.11, 85pp. If you would like to read these or request a copy of any of the above publications please contact (see below) the Department of Fisheries research library.Recommended Websites:
Marron101
The Aquaculture Council of Western Australia (ACWA), is
the State's peak aquaculture industry body.
It is a member driven organisation working to ensure a
profitable future for its members and a viable future for
the aquaculture industry. Its goals are:
•
To promote the Western Australian aquaculture
industry to the community and Governments at
State and national levels.
•
To provide an effective communications network
for all members and stakeholders.
•
To influence Government and its departments to
ensure an economic and legislative environment that
encourages the development of responsible
aquaculture enterprise.
•
To provide quality, cost-effective support and
services to members.
•
To uphold the principles and practice of
ecologically sustainable development in all WA
aquaculture sectors.
The Department of Fisheries’ primary responsibility is to
conserve, sustainably develop and share the use of
Western Australia’s aquatic resources and their ecosystems
for the benefit of present and future generations.
We do this through managing fisheries and aquatic
ecosystems, assessment and monitoring of fish stocks,
enforcement and education, biosecurity management and
licensing commercial and recreational fishing activity,
including commercial aquaculture.
The department has a dedicated marron page with
information about habitat, lifecycle & diet.
Additional Information Sources:
FISHERIES & MARINE LIBRARY WA Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories 39 Northside Drive Hillarys WA 6025 Australia Postal Address WA Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories PO Box 20 North Beach WA 6920 Australia Library Enquiries only Phone: (+61) 08 9203 0120 Fax: (+61) 08 9203 0199 e-mail: library@fish.wa.gov.au Interlibrary Loans/Document Delivery Phone: (+61) 08 9203 0118 Fax: (+61) 08 9203 0199 e-mail: library@fish.wa.gov.auFacebook Sites:
Marron Matters
A page for the Marron Community to share their experiences and adventures trying to catch the elusive, Western Australian Iconic Marron.
RecFishWest
Welcome to Recfishwest. Our purpose and vision is great fishing experiences for all in the WA community - forever.Marron Recipes:
There are plenty of excellent marron recipes available on-line via a Google search: https://www.google.com.au/search?q=marron+recipe If you have a favourite marron dish, why not send it to us & we’ll share it here for others to try.
Marron are one of the World’s largest freshwater crayfish
and are endemic to the South West of Western Australia.
This website is dedicated to this fabulous species, here you
will find a wealth of information on Marron from how to
choose the ideal Marron, to recipes, cooking tips, and even
how to keep them as pets.
