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...

FRDC is seeking expression of interests for Research Advisory Committee Membership in each State, the Commonwealth, and the Northern Territory. Current, former, and new members are welcome to apply...

Collecting data from traditional fishers comes with unique needs to maintain cultural protocols while providing useful information to help manage fisheries resources. By Catherine Norwood  The...

As 2025 gets into full gear, FRDC is taking a moment to look back at the standout moments of 2024 – revisiting the most-read FRDC News stories and social posts to see what truly captured your...

The input of First Nations people will be an integral part of decisions about future access to marine spaces and resources under a new marine spatial planning framework being developed.  By...

Ready to make waves in the seafood industry? The FRDC’s 2025 National Seafood Industry Leadership Program (NSILP) is now accepting applications, offering a transformative opportunity to sharpen your...

First Nations voices led vital discussions on stewardship of Sea Country, cultural identity and connection to Country at the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference.  By Dempsey Ward The...

The most comprehensive assessment of the biological sustainability of Australian fish stocks has been completed with the release of the Sixth edition of the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)...

Support to build the skills of Torres Strait Island fishers is helping them to share traditional knowledge and use science to identify new opportunities, such as the farming of Sea Cucumbers.  By...

Bringing together Indigenous and scientific knowledge about Gynburra, or the Dusky Morwong (Dactylophora nigricans), is helping to build a better understanding of the species and changes in local fish...