A beginner’s guide to farm biosecurity

Blue tang and clownfish

Everything you need to know before you start, explained step by step and without jargon.

Our lab and public aquarium study fish health, breeding and reef restoration — and share what we learn. Courses, school visits and research partnerships for the next generation of aquaculture experts.

Three things that make the difference

  • Ornamental breeding — Captive-bred species instead of wild collection.
  • Training courses — Hands-on courses for farmers and students.
  • Public aquarium — Tunnels, touch pools and guided tours.

How we do it, step by step

  1. Question: Problems brought to us by farmers.
  2. Experiment: Trials in tanks and partner farms.
  3. Data: Careful records and statistics.
  4. Share: Guides, courses and open papers.
  5. Apply: New practice on real farms.

The course gave me practical skills I used on my farm the next week.

Mostafa J., Course graduate

Can my farm send samples?

Yes. Book a lab slot online, then send chilled samples with the form we email you.

Have a question about farm biosecurity? Contact our team or book a farm visit — we are happy to help.

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