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FISH Vol 24 3
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In this issue
Quality a global passport
As FRDC’s manager of market trade and communications, Peter Horvat travelled to Belgium for the Global Seafood Expo this year. On the way, he found himself tracing the steps of Australia’s...
Innovation focus to drive fisheries productivity
Innovation is critical to the future of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture production. So how does Australia’s performance stack up? By Catherine...
Western Australia looks to aquaculture for growth
A coordinated, inter-agency approach is being formulated to support the development of aquaculture in the west
Culinary young guns tour NSW regions
Educating the food sector about the sustainability of Australia’s fisheries remains an important focus for the FRDC
Industry News
Comment wanted on national levy for maritime safety services
Students win for presentations on aquaculture research
Atlantic Salmon and abalone are the focus of FRDC award-winning PhD presentations By Melissa Marino Two outstanding presentations based on the work of PhD...
Fisheries Congress set to bring the world to Adelaide
The 2016 World Fisheries Congress in Busan gave Australian delegates a head start on making the next event, in Adelaide, a success
Eyes on the prize
An initiative to ‘crowd-source’ ideas from industry could see prawn bycatch in the north reduced by more than 30 per cent By Bianca Nogrady
Flexible investment approach
The FRDC is adopting a more flexible approach to the application, submission and assessment of research funding proposals By Peter Horvat The FRDC has...
Scales provide age data for living fossil
The radioactive signature from nuclear testing in Australia is providing crucial information about vulnerable lungfish populations By Natasha Prokop
In brief
New FRDC Chairman announced The FRDC is pleased to announce the appointment of a new chairman to its Board – former Queensland National Party Senator Ron Boswell. Ron Boswell is set to...
A voice for fishers
Chance transformed Fritz Drenkhahn from electrician to commercial fisher, while love of the job ignited a desire to help secure a long-term future for the fisheries sector By...
Community stake in skate survival
New information about the Maugean Skate’s life and habits has prompted changes to the management of Macquarie Harbour to protect this endangered species By Annabel...
Leadership skills to connect shared aspirations
Negotiating the diverse interests of fisheries stakeholders requires strong leadership and vision By Catherine Norwood It’s not often a leader can take time...
New value from seafood
Innovation in processing and product development is identifying new opportunities to increase the value of waste in the seafood sector
Fishing for culture
A weekend retreat launches new connections for Victoria’s Taungurung people and traditional fishing practices
Fisheries go on the record
New technology and more sophisticated data systems are helping fishers and managers offer greater assurance on sustainable fishing practices By Tom...
Reef revival
A diverse range of stakeholders keen to improve marine productivity are coming together to investigate the potential benefits of shellfish reef restoration
Evolution of quality and collaboration
Executive director Patrick Hone reflects on his time with the FRDC and charts some of its major changes as it celebrates 25 years
