The FRDC board has recently approved the following research projects to go ahead
Project number |
Project |
Applicant |
R&D Plan outcome |
Management and delivery of the Oysters Australia RD&E Plan 2020–2025 |
Oysters Australia Ltd |
1 |
|
2021-028 |
Can novel seismic survey sources mitigate potential impacts to fisheries? |
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies Hobart |
1 |
2021-026 |
Water disinfection for influent water biosecurity on prawn grow-out farms |
Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Bribie Island |
1 |
2021-025 |
Resolving the biological stock structure of Southern Ocean crab fisheries |
Deakin University Warrnambool Campus |
1 |
The ongoing development, implementation, communication and extension of the Australian Fish Names Standard (AS 5300) and the Australian Aquatic Plant Names Standard (AS 5301) for 2021–2025 |
Intuitive Food Solutions |
5 |
|
Future-proofing the northern Australia aquaculture industry need for skilled staff to 2050 |
James Cook University |
3 |
|
2021-009 |
Identifying biological stocks of Silver Trevally and Ocean Jackets for assessment and management |
NSW Department of Primary Industries Mosman |
1 |
2021-007 |
Toolbox for the estimation of fish population abundance |
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart |
1 |
ABFA IPA: RD&E project investment and management via ABFA strategic plan 2021–2025 |
Australian Barramundi Farmers Association (ABFA) |
1 |
|
Australian AgriFood Data Exchange (OzAg Data Exchange): Deliver an interconnected data highway for Australia's AgriFood value chain |
Meat & Livestock Australia |
1 |
|
Investigating the use of a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROUV) for surveying abalone on reefs in the Western zone abalone fishery, Victoria |
Western Abalone Divers Association (WADA) |
1 |
|
Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics 2019-2020 |
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment |
1 |
|
New opportunities for abalone processing waste |
Curtin University |
1 |
|
Demonstrating the impact of prawn viruses on prawn aquaculture production |
James Cook University |
1 |
|
2020-102 |
A review of fisheries enhancement methods to promote profitability and sustainability in Australian fisheries |
Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Brisbane |
1 |
Optimisation of treatment of Cryptocaryon irritans in Barramundi aquaculture |
University of Adelaide |
1 |
R&D Plan 2020–2025 outcomes
- Growth for enduring prosperity new projects
- Best practices and production systems
- A culture that is inclusive and forward thinking
- Fair and secure access to aquatic resources
- Community trust, respect and value