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Snapper Restocking Program

In reply to the Hon. F. PANGALLO ().14 October 2025).

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I am advised:

1. That the snapper restocking program for the current 2025-26 financial year is on track. Aquaculture systems have been upgraded to mitigate any effects of the current algal bloom. Production targets are approximately 150,000 fingerlings for Spencer Gulf and approximately 130,000 for Gulf St Vincent to meet the commitment of up to 900,000 fingerlings for the snapper recovery package.

2. Snapper broodstock from Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent have been conditioned and spawning has commenced for broodstock from Spencer Gulf. This aligns with the natural spawning period for snapper in each gulf.

3. Spawning is currently underway, but it is too early to estimate the number of viable eggs and larvae leading to the fingerlings produced for restocking. This information will be available from mid-November.

4. The broodstock have been conditioned and spawning has commenced according to schedule.

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