By Michelle Daw  The themes of communication, collaboration and unity ran strongly through Seafood Directions 2022, reflecting the conference motto ‘One voice, one future’.  Seafood...

Climate change and global food systems were key themes at the United Nations Ocean Conference in June 2022, which focused on achieving the aims of several Sustainable Development Goals.  By...

By Catherine Norwood  As escalating diesel prices see a growing number of boats tied up at ports all around the world, Seafood Industry Australia’s (SIA’s) current research into alternative fuels...

A fisheries scientist with extensive experience in wild catch, marine education and training and natural science extension has been appointed as the FRDC extension officer for Tasmania.    ...

A new FRDC-funded research project helps oyster farmers leverage impressive environmental credentials to improve community and consumer messaging. By Peter Barrett   Image ...

Research on the interactions between Atlantic Salmon aquaculture and the environment was on show at a recent event in Hobart. Josh Fielding from FRDC answering questions from a member of the public...

Australia’s commercial prawn fishers are sharing their stories and engaging with communities to build trust and maintain their social license to operate. By Catherine Norwood   Photo of an...

Fishing for data on plastics By Michelle Daw   The problem of plastics in our oceans and their potential impact on people, plants, animals and entire ecosystems was front and centre at the recent...

The new cohort of the (in-person) 2022 National Seafood Industry Leadership Program (NSILP) began their NSILP journey at a residential workshop in Fremantle on 21-23 June. 2022 NSILP in-person...

Welcome to July's FRDC News “As NAIDOC week just passed, we discuss FRDC’s commitment to help Indigenous Australians achieve their aspirations in fishing and aquaculture. We also take a closer look at...