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...

The Southern Bluefin Tuna sector is celebrating a historic milestone - Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability certification for its purse seine fishery. By Brad Collis The Southern Bluefin...

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...

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,...

Now in its 31st year, the Australian Wooden Boat Festival sees thousands flock to celebrate the biggest and best in wooden boats and maritime culture in Tasmania.  The grey skies and southerly...

FRDC staff and directors attended evokeAG. 2025, the Asia-Pacific region’s premier agrifood tech event, held in Brisbane. evokeAG. 2025, delivered by Agrifutures Australia, brings the community...

After nearly three decades with the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) – and 21 years as Managing Director – Dr Patrick Hone has announced his retirement.  Pictured: Dr...