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In this issue
Whiting on its way
The small but sweet fillets of Eastern School Whiting are reaching local markets, thanks to an initiative to invest in automated processing
White spot disease update
The arrival in Australia of a highly contagious crustacean disease has prompted an emergency response to protect the prawn industry
Urchin harvest spikes demand
Many Australians remain unfamiliar with sea urchin roe as an ingredient, but efforts to develop a quality product are paying dividends both economically and environmentally
Carp clean-up campaign on the cards
As the FRDC investigates whether or not it is feasible to release a carp-killing virus, one fisher contemplates a future without his nemesis
A question of sourcing
Is there a case for Australian suppliers and processors to unite on seafood sourcing claims?
Plans to expand for stock status report
A new approach to reporting the status of Australian fish stocks improves transparency and provides public access to dynamic data on the status of stocks
Seafood escapes
Pairing professional fishing crews with leading Australian chefs has provided the formula for a special television series to showcase the hard work involved in bringing Australia’s diverse and...
Science briefs
Discovery New reef wrasse discovered
Acidic oceans challenge oyster survival
Climate change predictions have intensified Australian efforts to improve the resilience of oysters to increasing ocean acidification By Annabel Boyer
What consumers (don't) want
The latest research into seafood shopping experiences identifies opportunities to make seafood buying simpler for consumers.
'Fish hotels' help river residents to reconnect
Efforts to re-establish river snags are bringing residents of both the waterway and the local community back to the reaches of the lower Darling
Leaders aim to strengthen national seafood identity
Diverse perspectives find common ground among the aspirations of a new generation of seafood sector leaders By Catherine Norwood
Fisheries growth and new research priorities
Knowledge, partnerships and research capacity continue to play important roles in sustainable fishing and aquaculture sectors. FRDC reports to Parliament and its stakeholders about its activities...
Ocean Jackets, Latchets and liquid fish
Raising demand for selected bycatch species or creating a protein blend are potential outcomes from research that aims to create value from fish that would otherwise be...
No need to go overboard
With a global focus on making better use of our fisheries resources, an age-old issue gains renewed focus
Reopening the fishways
New efforts to overcome river barriers are helping to restore crucial life cycle travel for migrating fish species By Bianca Nogrady
Formula for fisheries success
A big picture approach drawing on economic, market and scientific data has helped Roger Edwards lead fisheries to sustainable growth.
Trace tech combats fraud
New initiatives are targeting mislabelling, fraud and quality control throughout the supply chain
Search for kelp survival factors
Tasmanian researchers are at the forefront of research into kelp ecology to better understand the resilience of this pivotal marine organism