Commercial and recreational fishers, as well as seafood processors, have joined forces with researchers to collect DNA samples from Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson).  By Catherine...

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...

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...

Seafood Directions 2024 marks a momentous 25th anniversary as the leading event for the Australian seafood sector, and the ideal event to showcase your research and expertise alongside leading fishing...

FRDC recently convened a harvest strategy extension webinar, fostering collaboration to advance research in this important field.  By Dempsey Ward

The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) recently unveiled its inaugural website, fishcoalition.org Established in 1988, ICFA is a collective of national fish and seafood industry...

When eating fresh Australian seafood, consumers want confidence the fish they are eating is safe, what they paid for and comes from a healthy environment. FRDC supports and delivers a range of...

Four FRDC initiatives have been officially endorsed by the United Nations Ocean Decade, a bold 10-year campaign to advance and address pressing challenges in world oceans.  FRDC Capability and...

After the recent decision to phase out gillnets on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area by mid-2027, senior FRDC representatives visited the fishers who will be impacted and were struck by their...

Building the skills of the next generation of stock assessment scientists to support informed fisheries management is a priority for FRDC. By Catherine...