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...

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...

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...

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...

AI tools are being developed to complement fishery-dependent data to improve stock assessments for Tasmanian fisheries.  By Catherine Norwood Key target scalefish species are the focus of efforts...

The peak industry body for fishers in Commonwealth waters is revitalising itself, actively pursuing collaborations to advance a viable future for the sector.  By Catherine Norwood  The...

A community sentiment survey has revealed a striking gap in public understanding about how Australia’s commercial fisheries and marine parks coexist – a discussion piece that could have major...

Understanding the diets of apex predators like marlin is essential for their management - new research is helping to clarify their feeding habits by distinguishing primary prey from those consumed...

Genetics, micro-chemistry and even parasites are being used to learn more about Mangrove Jack (Lutjanus argentimaculatus), including stock structure and migration patterns.  By Catherine...

The launch of a groundbreaking new initiative provides public access to up-to-date data about Tasmania’s marine environments and activities.  Tasmania’s Marine Atlas has officially launched,...