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Thamarrurr Sea Farmers' Wadeye crab operation
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Where it stands
As of 25 October 2026, Thamarrurr Sea Farmers has grown its Wadeye mud-crab workforce from three to nine in a year and sends an average of 35–50 kilograms of crabs to Darwin each week. The operation’s current growth is reported, but its leaders’ longer-term plans for sustainable expansion remain open.
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The story so far
Update 1
Wadeye’s sea farmers have nine workers—and a bigger test ahead
The Thamarrurr Sea Farmers have tripled their crew and established regular crab shipments to Darwin. Turning that foothold into a broader seafood industry will take more than pots and ambition.
History
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Who's involved
Organizations
- Thamarrurr Development Corporation Ltdnonprofit organisation from Australia1 report
Places
- WadeyeWadeye, Australia1 report
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