5 October 2020   Today is World Habitat Day and while the United Nations’ emphasis is on shelter for humans, man-made structures can make the most unlikely homes for other species.  A...

During October the FRDC will be facilitating a series of online events to promote cooperation across all sectors of fishing and aquaculture, fisheries managers, researchers and associated services in...

One of the FRDC’s most ‘people-centric’ plans to date, the Plan’s main purpose is to convey a shared vision for the future. To pursue this vision, FRDC investment will be targeted to achieve the...

The Maningrida community in the Northern Territory has been building a profitable fishing enterprise since its right to sell fish beyond its own community was legally recognised in 2017. When the...

Seafood is one of the world’s most traded commodities. The impacts brought by COVID-19 have been far-reaching, and those faced by our own seafood sector in Australia have similarly been felt across...

“There is much that we learn about the robustness of our decision systems when they are placed under stress during a crisis like COVID,” says Ian Dutton, director of marine resources at the Department...

20 May 2020 Under-utilised seafood species – not always a sustainability short-cut Eating more under-utilised seafood species is often advertised as the way to more sustainable seafood consumption,...

08 April 2020 Seafood for Easter is both versatile and delicious – the science says so. Wondering how to get your seafood fix this Easter? Fear not! When it comes to seafood you can be well-prepared,...

 11 November 2019   Australian seafood companies make a splash in Silicon Valley When it comes to innovation, Australian seafood businesses are making waves - globally. Seven Australian...

Australia now has key information for controlling carp, Cyprinus carpio, one of the world’s most destructive pests. For the first time, there’s an estimate of carp biomass across the continent (carp...