PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-091 PROJECT STATUS: CURRENT Whale entanglement mitigation program – understanding whale population dynamics, entanglement dynamics and gear modifications to reduce entanglements in WRL gear ORGANISATION: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Hillarys SPECIES Western Rock Lobster
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-082 PROJECT STATUS: CURRENT Nature-based solutions for prawn farm effluent using seaweed ORGANISATION: University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) TAGS Seaweed Environmental Impact Biotechnology Aquaculture SPECIES Black Tiger Prawn
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-080 PROJECT STATUS: CURRENT ACPF IPA Management and Community Engagement, People Development Programs ORGANISATION: Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries Ltd (ACPF) SPECIES Royal Red Prawn Giant Scarlet Prawn Redspot King Prawn King Prawns Banana Prawns
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-075 PROJECT STATUS: CURRENT Understanding water quality risk for the sustainable and efficient production of Pacific and Sydney Rock Oysters ORGANISATION: University of Technology Sydney (UTS) SPECIES Sydney Rock Oyster Pacific Oyster Oysters
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-072 PROJECT STATUS: CURRENT Pushing the envelope: Facilitating commercial performance in a changing climate ORGANISATION: Tassal Group TAGS Biofouling SPECIES Atlantic Salmon
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-017 PROJECT STATUS: CURRENT Basement Jacks - Where's your stock at? Understanding stock structure and connectivity of Mangrove Jack in northern Australia ORGANISATION: Department of Industry Tourism and Trade TAGS Stock Assessment Rac Wa Rac Qld Rac Nt Rac Nsw SPECIES Mangrove Jack
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-123 PROJECT STATUS: CURRENT Biology and Ecology Program: Strategically targeting research on Panulirus cygnus and its ecosystem to suit the needs of the WRL fishing industry and stakeholders ORGANISATION: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Hillarys TAGS Sustainability SPECIES Western Rock Lobster
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-122 PROJECT STATUS: CURRENT Human Dimensions Research Coordination Program 2021-24 ORGANISATION: University of Tasmania TAGS Social Science Social Science Human Dimensions Research Economic
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-041 PROJECT STATUS: CURRENT Improving the effectiveness, efficiency and safety of mitigation tools for protected species interactions in the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery ORGANISATION: Tuna Australia Ltd TAGS Wellbeing Threatened Endangered Protected Species Rac Cmwth Modelling Innovation SPECIES Striped Marlin Swordfish Bigeye Tuna Albacore Southern Bluefin Tuna
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-004 PROJECT STATUS: CURRENT The impact and implication of Perkinsus olseni on Australian abalone fisheries ORGANISATION: University of Adelaide TAGS Health And Safety Fisheries Management Economic Animal Health SPECIES Blacklip Abalone Roe's Abalone Greenlip Abalone