Discipline
Aquaculture
Methodology
Date
26 May 2026
Description
Lysmata debelius is a high-value ornamental shrimp currently sourced exclusively from wild harvest, with no reliable captive-bred supply. Commercial culture remains limited by low larval survival, variable broodstock performance, and an exceptionally prolonged larval period (~150 days). This project aims to identify and overcome the key biological and nutritional bottlenecks preventing life-cycle closure. Working with Monsoon Aquatics and JCU’s Aquaculture Breeding and Reproductive Technologies and Aquafeed laboratories, the student will investigate broodstock nutrition, larval feeding strategies, development rates, and settlement success. The project provides hands-on hatchery experience, targeted experiments, and industry collaboration to support the first commercial-scale production of L. debelius in Australia.
Keywords
Aquaculture;Crustaceans;Life-cycle closure;Ornamentals;Sustainable
Would Suit Applicants Who
This project has multiple components suitable for MSc or Honours students