Queensland fisherman and prawn farmers may face devastating losses in the event 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 representatives , government agencies and affected farmers and fisherman . One farm’s stocks had been destroyed by Tuesday morning and work was continuing on the other two infected farms. 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 event 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 representatives , 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 .