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...

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...

Researchers are investigating new ways to assess the highly dynamic and short-lived stocks of Southern Calamari (Sepioteuthis australis) to ensure they remain sustainable. By Catherine Norwood How do...

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...

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...

An innovative approach to utilising the invasive Longspined Sea Urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) is showing great promise—transforming marine waste into a valuable, sustainable soil...

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...