Snapper and King George Whiting findings are in!

A study commissioned by Northern Water to investigate the potential impact of the project on Snapper and King George Whiting life cycles is now complete.

A report detailing the results of the study was presented last week and concluded that there is a low to very low likelihood of impact to either species from the planned desalination plant at Cape Hardy.

This is good news for the fish and good news for Northern Water.

The study investigated the life cycles of Snapper and King George Whiting from spawning to egg and larval dispersal, recruitment areas, and adult movement and habitats concluding the overall risk should be considered as low.

Experienced marine scientist, Dr Troy Roger, under the direction of Dr Mike Steer, Research Director, SARDI Aquatic and Livestock Sciences carried out this research and analysis before presenting the report to Northern Water.

The report summary is available here