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Asparagopsis R&D review and implementation plan for a national seaweed hatchery network

Project number: 2022-132
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $103,930.00
Principal Investigator: Jo Kelly
Organisation: Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance
Project start/end date: 23 Feb 2023 - 6 Jul 2023
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Seaweed
Capacity Building
Aquaculture

Need

The project provides support for ASSA to undertake preparation activities in advance of receiving an $8.0m grant from the Federal government (late May/early June 2023). The duration of the grant is approximately 2 years and includes $6.18 million expenditure aligned to the NHN. Given the tight time frames for what is expected to be a relatively complex capital and human resource intensive NHN build, the earlier the consultation and planning phase can be completed the better. Currently there are a number of public and private research organisations conducting research on Asparagopsis aquaculture and the application of Asparagopsis derived products for methane reduction. In order to maximise the industry development impact of grant funding may have, it is imperative that the current research initiatives are compiled and reviewed to identify potential information and opportunity gaps prior to the grant being issued. Engaging a SME to review Asparagopsis R&D and provide expert consultation on the conceptualisation and NHN will improve the prospects for the eligible grant activities to be achieved within the stipulated grant duration (until 31 March 2025).

Objectives

1. Review Asparagopsis R&D across the supply chain from production to application
2. Develop a plan that details investments in the ASSA National Hatchery Network until 31 March 2025

Final report

Author: Jo Kelly and Margaret Rule
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).

Technical support and advice to the Australian fishing and aquaculture sectors on aquatic animal health and biosecurity related matters

Project number: 2022-125
Project Status:
Current
Budget expenditure: $485,030.00
Principal Investigator: Steve B. Percival
Organisation: Aquaculture Development and Veterinary Services
Project start/end date: 14 Apr 2023 - 27 Feb 2026
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Communications
Biosecurity
Aquaculture
Animal Health

Need

Commercial in confidence. To know more about this project please contact FRDC.

Objectives

Commercial in confidence

Cracking the code on captive breeding of Macquarie Perch

Project number: 2022-116
Project Status:
Current
Budget expenditure: $1,303,630.00
Principal Investigator: Taylor L. Hunt
Organisation: Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) Queenscliff
Project start/end date: 2 Apr 2023 - 1 Mar 2026
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Threatened Endangered Protected Species
Restocking
Rac Vic
Rac Nsw
Broodstock

Need

Currently, the inability to consistently produce Macquarie perch from captive held broodstock is severely constraining its recovery. Being able to captively breed Macquarie perch will firstly save the species from extinction from a conservation standpoint and secondly, re-establish recreational fisheries for Macquarie perch across its former range in Victoria, NSW and ACT. Establishing captive breeding may also provide new and unique opportunities for aquaculture in Australia for the commercial production of Macquarie perch, suitable for the restaurant industry, akin to Murray cod.

This proposal details four key focus areas of research and development to achieve captive breeding of Macquarie perch within three years, such that Government and in the future, private aquaculture hatcheries, can adopt commercial production of the species. The project seeks $698,630 of investment from FRDC and is supported with over $3 million of co-investment (including matching $605,000 cash and $2.41 million in-kind) from 9 partners across Victoria, NSW, Qld, and ACT. The project aligns with the FRDC R&D Plan 2020-2025, as well as priorities, actions and outcomes in other key national and state plans (Table 4).

Objectives

1. Develop and optimise artificial diets to meet the nutritional requirements of captive Macquarie perch broodstock and larvae.
2. Optimise the hormonal treatment and explore environmental manipulation to improve spawning of captive held Macquarie perch broodstock.
3. Review, refine and develop breeding strategies and husbandry practices in the hatchery to maximise fish production and fish stocking outcomes with learnings incorporated into Macquarie perch captive breeding hatchery manual.
4. Monitor and evaluate the success of stocked Macquarie perch fingerlings into rivers in northeast Victoria and, where research numbers permit, conduct genetic analyses to inform dietary treatment and genetic management of the species in ongoing captive breeding and stocking of the species.
5. Build community awareness and support by sharing information and encouraging participation in fish stocking and population monitoring events.

Media release

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Project products

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

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TNFD (Taskforce for Nature Related Financial Disclosure) - "Blue TNFD Pilot" - Three Case Studies Applying The TNFD Nature Related Risk and Opportunity Management and Disclosure Framework to Commercial Fisheries: Austral Fisheries, Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) and Spencer Gulf and West Coast Fishermen’s Association (Spencer Gulf Prawns)

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Patagonian Toothfish
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