Be aware

Know the risks. These are a threat to your industry, the environment and our way of life.

Aquatic animal diseases

How to identify these diseases. Videos and guides to help you.

Marine pests

How to identify marine pests. What to look for and where to look.

In your area

New South Wales

Department of Primary Industries

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Queensland

Business Queensland

South Australia

Primary Industries and Regions, SA

Tasmania

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Victoria

Victorian Fisheries Authority

Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Take action

Steps you must take. Your role in Australia’s biosecurity.

A quick guide

How to reduce risks. Protect your business from marine pests.

Aquatic animal health

Protect the aquatic animals your business relies on. What you must do. Resources that can help you.

Ballast water

Ballast water can spread marine pests. You have a role to reduce this risk. Check laws you must follow.

Biofouling

Biofouling is a build-up of material on a vessel hull and in internal systems. Keep it clean and free from pests. Check what you should do.

Biosecurity plan

Develop a plan for your farm. You can adapt the template to suit your needs.

Report a concern

See something unusual? Report it. Even if you’re not sure.

How to report

Resources

Learn more about how biosecurity is managed. These resources can help.

AQUAVETPLAN

Manuals for aquatic animal diseases. Each sets out how we prepare for and respond to an outbreak.

Emergency plans

Plans and manuals for marine pests. These set out how we prepare for and respond to an outbreak.