The second chapter of the trailblazing Tuna Champions initiative has wrapped up, paving the way for recreational fishers with a clear guide to best-practice fishing across all Australian tuna...

FRDC support has proved critical in turning Abalone byproduct into a value-added nutraceutical ingredient. It is part of ongoing research investment to reduce waste and increase returns in the...

FRDC recently commissioned an artwork by Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Māori artist Beau Pennefather Motlop, whose connection to saltwater runs deep, having assisted his grandfather, a passionate...

Australia's massive expansion of the Heard and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve aims to boost conservation - but a new research report raises tough questions about its effectiveness for the future...

From heart health to brain development, the ocean’s goodies prove even more powerful than initially thought. We’ve long been told that eating seafood is great for our brain, body and guts – but just...

Designed through extensive stakeholder collaboration, FRDC’s new RD&E Plan provides a clear pathway to support sustainability, champion innovation and cultivate resilience across Australia’s...

FRDC is seeking expression of interests for Research Advisory Committee Membership in each State, the Commonwealth, and the Northern Territory. Current, former, and new members are welcome to apply...

Reviewing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the seafood sector shows there were some innovative responses by our seafood community, and lessons to improve preparedness for future...

New research into the handling practices of Blue Swimmer Crabs (Portunus armatus) will help fishers pursue higher-value, live markets for their catch. By Catherine Norwood With live crabs...

Recreational fisher support for fisheries management strategies may be strengthened if the social value of fishing forms a greater part of the narrative. By Brad Collis For locals, fishing for...