Queensland fisherman and prawn farmers may face devastating losses in the wake of an outbreak of white spot disease. The virus prevents prawns and crabs from growing, with the Queensland Seafood Industry Association comparing the disease to a "natural disaster. White spots are caused by bacteria that can be found on many types of seafood. An emergency meeting has been called for industry groups, government agencies and affected farmers and fisherman. There is currently a fishing ban in the Logan river while authorities attempt to halt the outbreak. Some fisherman face losing 20% to 30% of income due to missed Christmas trade.
Queensland fisherman and prawn farmers may face devastating losses in the wake of an outbreak of white spot disease. The virus prevents prawns and crabs from growing, with the Queensland Seafood Industry Association comparing the disease to a "natural disaster." An emergency meeting has been called for industry groups, government agencies and affected farmers and fisherman. There is currently a fishing ban in the Logan river while authorities attempt to halt the outbreak. Some fisherman face losing 20% to 30% of income due to missed Christmas trade.