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23 Jul 2024
A sector-led initiative to reduce the bycatch of sea snakes in prawn trawlers, is refining a new snake escape device and testing its effectiveness in three major prawn fisheries.
By Catherine...
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26 Jun 2024
Delegates sponsored by FRDC at the recent Electric and Hybrid Marine Expo had the opportunity to explore new global perspectives and lead discussions on advancing the decarbonisation of Australia’s...
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26 Jun 2024
A groundbreaking project is set to explore the impact of alternative proteins on Australia's fishing and aquaculture sectors and uncover new opportunities to mitigate potential risks, and ensure a...
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26 Jun 2024
South Australia’s prawn fishers are on the brink of a digital transformation, after successful sea-testing software Deckhand, showcased the potential to improve the efficiency and profitability of...
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22 May 2024
New fish screening technologies have the potential to save millions of native fish while protecting river biodiversity and productivity.
Australia’s river systems provide essential water for...
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17 Apr 2024
The dramatic, hidden, impact of marine heatwaves on Western Rock Lobster (Panulirus cygnus) survival has led to an expansion in data collection to better forecast the fishery’s stock levels.
By Brad...
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17 Apr 2024
The first step-by-step guide to ageing octopus has been developed as part of collaborative work by the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), FRDC, university and industry...
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27 Feb 2024
A new research collaboration is investigating alternative energy options for the aquaculture sector to help operators reduce carbon emissions and save money
By Catherine Norwood
While the energy...
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27 Feb 2024
New FRDC-funded research has seen the development of a first-of-its-kind mobile diagnostic tool, allowing Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) farmers to quickly identify parasites in their...
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27 Feb 2024
Government Grants of up to $1.1m available to help boost efficiency of commercial fishing operations
The Federal Government is offering up to $1.1 million dollars for SME’s who can provide innovative solutions to improve the energy efficiency of the commercial fishing sector
"Energy is...
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23 Jan 2024
FRDC-sponsored Nuffield Scholars Joana Mendes (2023 scholar) and Tom Cosentino (2024 scholar), have been awarded a 14-week global learning experience, diving deeper into their respective fishing and...
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