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...

The discovery of a large stock of Australian Sardine (Sardinops sagax), confirmed by the latest scientific research funded by FRDC, sets the stage for the development of a new commercial fishery. By...

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...

FRDC's 2023-24 Annual Report showcases our commitment to advancing research, development and innovation through our investment of over $42 million in Australia’s fishing and aquaculture sectors. “Our...

A suite of sector-focused research projects will help more people become involved in farming the methane-reducing Asparagopsis seaweed while raising the profile of the emerging seaweed aquaculture...

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...

A national approach is helping to coordinate new and faster access to critical agricultural and veterinary products, supporting Australia’s expanding aquaculture sector.  By Catherine...

The RecFishing Research, Development and Extension Plan 2024-29 lays out a strategic framework to address the pressing research needs of Australia’s recreational fishing sector.   This...

FRDC’s investment in aquaculture research, development and extension supports a sector that is setting new production records globally to meet increased demand for seafood.  By Catherine...

Some understudied species and thriving biodiversity levels have been identified in a project mapping the marine life of the seabed habitats in southern Queensland and north-central New South...