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...

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...

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...

The safe and effective use of the chemical trichlorfon has been validated for use on Australian prawn farms to prevent the spread of the devastating white spot disease. By Catherine...

The discovery of a large stock of Australian Sardine (Sardinops sagax), confirmed by the latest scientific research funded by FRDC, sets the stage for the development of a new commercial fishery. By...

Research into the dynamics of Rock Flathead (Platycephalus laevigatus) in Victoria’s Corner Inlet fishery has provided surprising new insights into the species which will better inform future...