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Composting of Starfish waste

Project number: 1993-225
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $13,750.00
Principal Investigator: Martin Line
Organisation: University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Project start/end date: 25 Sep 1993 - 5 Oct 1994
Contact:
FRDC

Objectives

1. To determine the optimal composting conditions for the starfish waste
2. To determine the effect of composting on the saponin toxin present in the starfish
3. To determine levels of faecal coliforms and heavy metals folowing composting
4. To assess the nutrient value and electrical conductivity (salinity) of the resultant compost
5. To demonstrate the effect of the resultant composts on the growth of two plants (lettuces anf radishes) in a glasshouse trials
Environment
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 1990-098
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

An economic analysis of management options for tuna fishery development in the east coast tuna longline fishery of the AFZ

The objective of the research project is to provide economic analysis that will assist in future management of tuna in the eastern Australian Fishing Zone, with particular reference to the area north of Barrenjoey point. The results of the research are presented in two reports....
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Environment
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 1987-008
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

The effects of environmental factors on microbial growth in prepared seafood products and prediction of shelf life and safety

This project commenced in July 1987, with the cooperation of various sections of the fishing industry, including oyster growers and processors, salmonid farmers, and producers of value added products. For each of the products investigated, the basic research method has been to determine the...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
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