<![CDATA[In recent years, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) has been employed for various studies in aquaculture where geographical factors, natural resources and human activities are involved This study is intended to become a preliminary investigation for the development of prawn farm in Tully-Cardwell region of North Queensland. The aim of this research is to ident suitable sites for development of prawn farming using GIS multi-based criteria based on the basic requirements for prawn farming. Further analysis explains that 36,006.67 Ha of area which consists of 52 polygons are identiļ¬ed as suitable for the development of prawn farm in the region.Keywords: GIS, prawn farm, Queensland]]>
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