Keen amateurs prove a major force in scientific discovery

Fisheries are a major beneficiary as science employs the value and power of citizen scientists Words Gio Braidotti Faced with major restrictions on activities...

In brief

Fisheries expert in leadership program The recently announced 28th cohort of the prestigious Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) includes fisheries consultant from Mount Nelson,...

Science briefs

Engineering tides to restore coastal wetlands University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers have designed and built a system that mimics tides to help restore vital coastal wetlands,...

What seafood brings to the table

New nutritional information on popular seafood species will help fishers market their catch and help consumers understand the benefits of their seafood selections as part of a healthy...

Bringing international science to fisheries stakeholders

As stakeholders affected by new fisheries science and management decisions, fishers and aquaculture operators will be important participants in discussions generated at the World Fisheries...

For all the fish in the sea

As Australia prepares to host the World Fisheries Congress 2021 in September, eminent marine ecologist Keith Sainsbury reflects on key developments within fisheries management since Australia...

Celebrating the story of Indigenous fishing on a world stage

The recognition of Indigenous fishing in Australia’s history is growing, helping to bridge cultural divides and integrating more diverse perspectives into the sector’s...

Close-kin mark-recapture making its mark

An idea lying dormant for years re-emerged at the right time, helping to rebuild global stocks of Southern Bluefin Tuna and revolutionising fisheries stock assessments Words...

Under-catching makes economic sense

A demand analysis has identified the influences of farmed and imported seafood on Australia’s wildcatch pricing and fishers’ harvest strategies By Gio Braidotti

A snapshot of the global seafood sector

Joint action to tackle safety

New strategies, underpinned by research, show how shared approaches can improve safety in the seafood sector By Catherine Norwood   What will...

Gone Fishing Day promotes mental health

The sixth annual Gone Fishing Day in October promotes the benefits of time spent in nature, with a boost to mental health By Barbara Adam On Sunday 10...

Market in sight for farmed rock lobsters

Decades in development, rock lobster aquaculture in Australia is gathering pace with hatchery success followed by a new ocean grow-out trial in the west By Corrina...

Seaweed body to grow shared goals

The new Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance is working to focus the efforts and resources of this emerging aquaculture sector to accelerate its growth By Catherine...

Harvest strategies set the course for sustainability

Monitoring, assessment and transparent decision-making – this is the management trifecta setting Australian fisheries on a path to sustainable futures By Catherine...

Marlin, Swordfish and sawsharks feature in winning presentations

Student research focused on improving commercial fishery and ecosystem interactions were highlights of the annual marine sciences conference By Catherine...

The hard work, the solitude; it’s a good life

The fishing life wormed its way into Ross Casey’s soul, drawing him back to the sea after years as a ‘land lubber’, despite the rigours of the work By Larissa Dubecki, Photo...

New projects

The FRDC board has recently approved the following research projects to go ahead

Final Reports

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