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Energy use and carbon emissions assessments in the Australian fishing and aquaculture sectors: Audit, self-assessment and guidance tools for footprint reduction

Project number: 2020-089
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $98,500.00
Principal Investigator: Robert A. Bell
Organisation: Blueshift Consulting
Project start/end date: 21 Feb 2021 - 23 Jul 2021
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Efficiency
Climate Change

Need

As identified in the EOI scope and from previous FRDC and other research, there are multiple needs for further information on energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Australian fisheries and aquaculture sectors (F&A).
Firstly, at the top-level, a national account of these sector’s performance is necessary to provide a clear determination of the overall F&A contribution within the Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Industry classification (AFF Industry) classification within National Inventory Data. The AFF Industry is second largest emissions sector and there is a need to disaggregate the F&A sector from the broader agricultural data, and to also develop industry baselines against which further performance can be measured (and potentially benchmarked against other sectors).
Second, there is a need for sub-sectors (specific managed fisheries or industry groups) as well as individual companies to be able measure, assess and then potentially manage their own energy use and emissions.
Finally, once companies, subsectors and the F&A sectors have data, there is a need for education and tools to assist them to improve energy efficiency and profitability, lower emissions and related risks but also importantly how to create positive engagement with stakeholders, particularly customers becoming more discerning in product selection based on carbon footprint, to maintain competitiveness in consumer protein selection decision-making.

Objectives

1. Program 1: Establish energy use and GHG profile of Australian F&A sectors
2. Program 2: Develop and self-assessment tool for Australian F&A sectors energy efficiency and GHG
3. Program 3: Develop a toolbox and examples for emissions reduction opportunities in the fisheries & aquaculture sectors

Final report

ISBN: 978-0-646-86114-2
Author: Robert A. Bell
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.

Project products

Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Final Report • 2022-05-31 • 2.58 MB
2020-089_DLD.pdf

Summary

This project is the first examination of the total carbon emissions of the Australian fishing and aquaculture (F&A) sectors and component seafood production industries. To date, some work had been done on energy consumption and efficiency improvements, but the carbon emissions of the Australian F&A sectors had never been calculated.
 
In Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, emissions from the F&A sectors are currently included within the aggregated ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ segment. This segment is the third largest in Australia’s inventory, and the ‘fishing industry’ data is overwhelmed within the large, aggregated datasets of these combined sectors and therefore often unintentionally overlooked.
 
However, measuring the carbon footprint of the F&A sectors was a complicated task that required an account of all the emissions generated directly and indirectly by the sectors. This included fuel burnt directly to power fishing vessels, to purchased electricity, refrigeration emissions and the emissions from services and products bought from external suppliers such as bait and aquaculture feed. The study measured the carbon emissions and energy use of Australia’s largest F&A producer industries, which together constitute about 82% of Australia’s domestic seafood production by gross value of production (GVP). While some of the other industries that make supply chain inputs to the F&A sectors are discussed (such as aquaculture feeds and fishing bait), the project focus is on the Australian seafood primary producers.
 
The information is a vital step in providing a competitive advantage for seafood as a low- emissions protein. Seafood consumers are increasingly wanting to know the stories behind the products they’re buying, including efforts by fishers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. It also highlights how seafood production may need to adapt in the future. 
 
As part of the project work, three GHG emissions calculator tools were developed to help fishers and farmers better understand what drives their GHG emissions and how to measure them. And once they have been measured, what can be done to better manage emissions, and utilise the information in their operations and customer discussions.
 
The project has identified five recommendations and opportunities for government departments and agencies to update and improve their GHG emissions reporting methodologies for the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.81 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Offshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.80 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Aquaculture_Onshore_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Technology • 2022-05-31 • 1.88 MB
2020-089_Greenhouse Gases Emissions Calculator Tool_Fisheries_Tool_v1.0.xlsx
Industry

Overcoming propagule supply bottlenecks for seaweed production

Project number: 2020-070
Project Status:
Current
Budget expenditure: $267,706.00
Principal Investigator: Manoj Kumar
Organisation: University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Project start/end date: 14 Oct 2021 - 30 Oct 2022
Contact:
FRDC

Need

If the Australian livestock sector is to reduce its emissions footprint, and achieve its promised carbon neutrality by 2030, handpicked seaweed will not be enough to create a commercial seaweed industry for cattle feed. Achieving a 1% DW supplement of Asparagopsis to reduce the methane output for the NSW dairy herd alone (approximately 15% of Australia's dairy herd and 1% of Australia’s total cattle herd) would require annual production of approximately 8,000 tonnes (dry weight) of Asparagopsis. This would necessitate over 400 hectares of seaweed farms alone. Therefore, there is an urgent need, and significant commercial incentive, to rapidly develop next-generation ways to propagate, farm and process Asparagopsis at scale.

The existing seaweed farming techniques (vegetative fragments and spore/gametes based) create several major bottlenecks to large-scale seaweed farming including: the requirement for large amounts of biomass and fertile sporophyte plants, dependencies on complex life cycles, loss of vigour, and high susceptibility to variety of pest and diseases. Addressing these bottlenecks immediately is a top priority to capitalise upon the significant current commercial interest in seaweed production and the projected demand for this innovative animal feed additive.

We propose that protoplasts-based seedstock generation for seaweed farming to provide a sustainable and scalable solution, resulting in higher yields of quality plantlets production independent of spores and vegetative fragments. Further, developing seaweed protoplasts isolation tools will also aid in vitro genetic manipulation techniques for developing genetically improved strains of seaweed crops.

Developing micropropagation tools for seaweed aquaculture industry will:
1. Make a sizeable contribution to achieving the National Aquaculture Strategy and can support Australia’s economic recovery post-COVID 19.
2. Increase the red meat industry's capability to achieve MLA's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030.
3. Promote finfish aquaculture by growing seaweeds in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture systems by removing and utilizing excess nutrients.

Objectives

1. Establish micropropagation techniques for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2. Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation – using seedstock seedlings on ropes followed by grow-out in tanks or ponds.

Final report

Authors: Manoj Kumar Peter Ralph Wayne O’Connor and Michael Dove
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.
Final Report • 2023-08-31 • 2.42 MB
2020-070-DLD.pdf

Summary

Protoplast technology has the potential to revolutionize the seaweed aquaculture industry. The protoplast is a living plant cell without a cell wall, protoplasts offer opportunities for mass propagation and plant regeneration. The remarkable potential of protoplast technology in the seaweed aquaculture industry lies in its ability to generate an astounding number of protoplasts and develop countless plants from mere milligrams of tissue. This project explored ways to isolate protoplast less laboriously and cost-effectively with high seeding efficiency on twine suitable for land-based or open-sea seaweed farming practices. The objectives of this project were:
1.Establish micropropagation tools for year-round seedstock supply of seaweeds.
2.Demonstrate the commercial practicality of workflow for micropropagation.

SeSAFE – Delivering Industry Safety through Electronic Learning

Project number: 2020-067
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $434,706.32
Principal Investigator: Steve J. Eayrs
Organisation: Smart Fishing Consulting
Project start/end date: 31 Mar 2021 - 28 Dec 2023
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Training
Survey
Health And Safety
Fishing Gear
Fisheries Management

Need

The SeSAFE project has to date focused on raising safety awareness and the development/delivery of safety training modules. This is a response to current inadequacies in safety training in the fishing and aquaculture industry.

It is now timely for SeSAFE to address other inadequacies in safety training by:

• Filling the gap that allows new crew to step foot on a dangerous work platform before receiving any safety training
• Providing consistent safety training content to all fishers nationwide
• Promoting SeSAFE as the industry benchmark in pre-sea safety training, that also serves to demonstrate achievement towards duty-of-care requirements
• Developing a standard of achievement and certificate of completion, for use as a recognised industry standard and potential requirement for employment at sea
• Overcoming jurisdictional inconsistencies and inadequacies in safety training
• Developing fishery-specific modules for multiple fisheries, to complement onboard safety inductions
• Extending SeSAFE training to seafood processors, fishery observers, and others
• Establishing a secure funding base to ensure persistent, long-term delivery of SeSAFE training as well as a permanent hosting organisation, e.g. Seafood Industry Australia.

There is also a need to continue existing SeSAFE activities because:

• Many fishers and others are anticipating recurrent safety training
• SeSAFE is one of the few sources of fishery-specific safety training, such as safe handling of fishing gear
• It will leverage progress and momentum toward improved safety performance, which may otherwise be foregone
• Several agencies, e.g. the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, are poised to use SeSAFE to provide safety training
• SeSAFE training means individuals can avoid group training sessions and reduce the risk of Covid 19 infection.

SeSAFE training responds to Objective 3 of FRDC’s National RD&E Seafood Industry Safety Initiative Strategic Plan 2019/21, 'Increase uptake by industry of workplace safety and safety training programs and education tools', by serving the education component of the Strategic Plan.

Objectives

1. INFORM, via an independent review, the design and application of user-pay funding models in Australian primary industries, the potential for a similar model to be introduced by SeSAFE in the fishing and aquaculture industry, and steps recommended to realise this outcome.
2. TRANSITION to a user-pays funding model to perpetuate the cost-effective delivery of SeSAFE training, based on the outcome of the independent review, and to Seafood Industry Australia or other party hosting the SeSAFE program at the conclusion of this project.
3. RETAIN delivery of SeSAFE training to existing users in the Australian fishing and aquaculture industry.
4. EXPAND the number of industry bodies, fishing and aquaculture companies, independent fishers and aquaculture workers, processors, observers, researchers, and others utilising SeSAFE training on a recurrent basis.
5. EXPAND the number of fishery-specific modules beyond those already developed for the ACPF, including completion of fishery-specific modules for the Western Rock Lobster Council and weather forecasting modules for the Bureau of Meteorology.
6. PROMOTE SeSAFE as the industry benchmark in pre-sea safety training to meet duty of care requirements.
7. INCENTIVISE the use of SeSAFE training, including through formal recognition of SeSAFE training by AMSA and others, certification, and potential rebate by insurance agencies.

Final report

ISBN: 978-0-646-70096-0
Author: Smart Fish Consulting
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
Final Report • 2024-08-30 • 1.79 MB
2020-067 DLD.pdf

Summary

This project aimed to improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry, establishing a foundation for future development and training of a greater number of crew on a regular basis.
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-040
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Aquatic animal welfare – a review of guidance documents and legislation

This report provides a contemporary review of aquatic animal welfare in Australia, focussing on fish, crustaceans and cephalopods that are captured or farmed in the commercial wild capture, aquaculture and recreational fishing sectors in Australia. It also reviews the welfare of aquatic animals used...
ORGANISATION:
Panaquatic Health Solutions Pty Ltd
TAGS
Policy
Fisheries Management
Aquaculture
Animal Welfare
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-214
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Survey for WSSV vectors in the Moreton Bay White Spot Biosecurity Area

The objective of this project was to undertake opportunistic plankton sampling and collect small non-commercial species of decapod crustaceans in northern Moreton Bay and near the intakes of the three prawn farms which remained operating on the Logan River during April and May 2020, at a time when...
ORGANISATION:
DigsFish Services Pty Ltd
TAGS
White Spot Disease
Survey
Rac Qld
Fisheries Management
Disease
SPECIES
Black Tiger Prawn
Freshwater Prawns
King Prawns
Banana Prawns
Tiger Prawns
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-208
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

2020-2025 Strategic Plan for the Australian Oyster Industry

The primary purpose of this plan is to coordinate oyster industry research, development, and extension (RD&E) across Australia to ensure that usable outputs are provided to oyster businesses. The plan outlines a set of RD&E programs and a list of priority projects for which research...
ORGANISATION:
Oysters Australia Ltd
TAGS
Disease
Aquaculture
SPECIES
Sydney Rock Oyster
Native Oyster
Pacific Oyster
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