Retiring scientist Kirsten Rough reflects on the highlights of her career supporting the pioneering Southern Bluefin Tuna aquaculture sector in South Australia.  The small-scale ranching of...

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...

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...

One of the highest research priorities for Snapper is the development of reliable independent methods to monitor population trends and inform management decisions. This is part of the focus of the...

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...

The unique biochemical composition of abalone is providing clues to potential new uses for waste and transforming viscera, blood and shells into value-added products. By Catherine Norwood Abalone...

Research into how changing seagrass habitats affect the survival of the Western Rock Lobster (Panulirus cygnus) during its early juvenile life-cycle stage adds to ongoing efforts to protect this...