Currently, there are only few mechanisms in place that attempt to synthesise the vast amount of research funded by Australia’s Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) in the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sectors and organisations outside the RDC space. Even fewer mechanisms exist that attempt to synthesise research from across the marine science space specifically, wherein which the Fisheries RDC (FRDC) operates.

The aim of this project is to input FRDC research into the RLA platform, thereby making it more discoverable, accessible, and usable. The RLA service offers various knowledge tools, which intend to be explored as part of this project also, to allow the FRDC to explore and better understand the marine science and agricultural innovation landscape. Furthermore, the project aims to make the RLA platform known within the wider marine science community and across different RDCs and encourage the adoption of the new capability to link industry and research.

This project expects to yield several benefits for actors both within and outside the fishing and aquaculture community. The RLA platform acts as a link between government, business, and research sectors. Inputting FRDC research into the RLA platform encourages collaboration and innovation between actors both within and outside the marine science space and facilitates knowledge transfer between these currently disconnected actors.

16th (Tue): Plenary lecture, Mini-symposium, General presentation (oral, poster), Forum dinner (Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo)
17th (Wed): Plenary lecture, Mini-symposium, General presentation (oral, poster), Closing ceremony
18th (Thu): Excursion (optional)

Activities undertaken include:
- attendance of the above forum days (each mini-symposium consisting of several presentations taking place simultaneously across 3 separate halls);
- networking with international experts in phycology;
- learning about local Ainu First Nations relationship with seaweed from both cultural and custodian stand-points; and
- report compiled of key findings relevant to FRDC and the emerging domestic seaweed industry, with a focus on building and disseminating knowledge within local First Nations.