The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was commissioned by Seafood Services Australia Ltd (SSA) to prepare an update of the publication "Evaluation of the Market for Dried Seafood 1993-96”. This was done as a desk study using data from State and Commonwealth governments’ officers in the field. The report takes the form of a short publication that can be used either as an insert in the original comprehensive report or as a stand alone booklet.

There is a short introduction to the considerations involved in setting up a dried seafood operation followed by an analysis of markets.  The discussion concentrates on the three main exports for Australian dried seafood, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

This project is a preliminary investigation into the potential for live shipping of blue swimmer crabs by traditional dry packing methods. The project adopted the findings of the WA project ‘how to stop a blue crab feeling blue’ for the onboard handling procedures then investigated different methods of dry packing the live crabs to determine the best packing method and the survival rate at different times post packing.

All trials were conducted using 36 litre polystyrene cartons, each layer of crabs were separated by a moist 5mm piece of foam. Coolant gels were used to maintain a cool temperature within the polystyrene cartons, these were separated from the crabs by a layer of woodwool and a 6mm C flute corrugated board.

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

Survey forms sent to over 800 companies in the aquaculture and processing sectors of the Australian seafood industry on the provision of occupational health services and the prevalence of allergic health problems drew 140 responses.

The key findings of this survey were:

• About half of the workplaces provided an on-site occupational health service and conducted some form of medical surveillance program.
• There was a positive trend between the size of an operation and provision of an occupational health program.
• Only 9% of workplaces operated an industrial hygiene program.
• The most common form of allergy experienced was urticaria (skin rashes) followed by asthma, rhinitis and rhino conjunctivitis.  These results are in agreement with more extensive studies done overseas.
• It is suggested that an awareness program be instituted to alert management and workers to the possibility of allergies, and appropriate avoidance procedures be instituted.

Keywords: Allergens, antibodies, urticaria, rhinitis, rash, conjunctivitis, allergy, immune, survey, occupational, seafood. 

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA

The project developed AFMA’s strategic research plan entitled Researching for Fisheries, Industry and Community:  AFMA’s Strategic Research Plan 2005-2010.

The plan provides guidance to the AFMA Research Committee / Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body in planning and undertaking research related duties.  The plan sets out the principles for research investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  The current drivers of fisheries research are outlined. AFMA’s four research programs are explained together with the avenues of investment in Commonwealth fisheries.  Key participants in AFMA’s research activities are specified.  The plan clearly articulated a process for identifying research priorities and commissioning research to ensure transparency in procedures, priorities and budgets.

The role of the plan and fishery research plans also is articulated.

Keywords: AFMA Strategic Research Plan, strategic, AFMA