Dexter Davies has been re-appointed as chairman of the Aquaculture Development Council.The Aquaculture Development Council was established in 1994 to advise the Fisheries Minister and now administers a $600,000 fund that is designed to attract expertise to the local industry. Major species under commercial aquaculture production in WA include pearls, mussels, barramundi, abalone, silver perch, marron and yabbies.