South Australia’s prawn fishers are on the brink of a digital transformation, after successful sea-testing software Deckhand, showcased the potential to improve the efficiency and profitability of...

New FRDC research seeks to understand why jellyfish blooms are persisting in the Hawkesbury Estuary – a significant disruption causing financial distress for commercial trawl and mesh fishers working...

A groundbreaking online training initiative for the food service sector aims to strengthen awareness of Australia’s wild-caught Prawn fisheries and the rich culinary diversity they offer.   By...

The dramatic, hidden, impact of marine heatwaves on Western Rock Lobster (Panulirus cygnus) survival has led to an expansion in data collection to better forecast the fishery’s stock levels. By Brad...

New research is putting Sydney Cockles (Anadara trapezia) in the spotlight, gathering baseline data about the biology and ecology of this popular edible shellfish commonly found in NSW...

Commercial and recreational fishers, as well as seafood processors, have joined forces with researchers to collect DNA samples from Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson).  By Catherine...

After the recent decision to phase out gillnets on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area by mid-2027, senior FRDC representatives visited the fishers who will be impacted and were struck by their...

FRDC-sponsored Nuffield Scholars Joana Mendes (2023 scholar) and Tom Cosentino (2024 scholar), have been awarded a 14-week global learning experience, diving deeper into their respective fishing and...

A delegation of five Australian fishers, led by OceanWatch Australia’s Project Manager for Whale Entanglement Mitigation, Kristin Hoel, recently returned from an enlightening trip to the Ropeless...

A range of new Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) products designed for Australians are hitting the market, allowing producers to diversify and improve the viability of the sector.  By...