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The
Corporation has been exploring the potential for the development of
a cherabin enterprise. The giant freshwater prawn (cherabin,
Macrobrachium rosenbergii) grows in rivers in the north-west
of Australia, including the Fitzroy.
JBAC has been working with Broome TAFE
and Fisheries WA in establishing an aquaculture training facility
at the community. JBAC commenced preliminary investigations into cherabin
production in 1997 through the development of small aquariums and
holding tanks at the community.
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The
objective of this early work was for the community to build a basic
knowledge and familiarity with the species. Other local fish species
under consideration for farming include barramundi and bream.
The community has engaged the
assistance of the Food Centre of WA Inc., through the assistance of
the Department of Commerce and Trade, and an analysis of nutritional
value and other factors has been made. |
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Click
on the cherabin image at right for a large diagram of the cherabin
and its parts, and a recipe for Chili Cherabin.
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