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Waterproof labelling and identification systems suitable for shellfish and other seafood products

Project number: 1998-360
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $9,800.00
Principal Investigator: Damian Ogburn
Organisation: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW)
Project start/end date: 7 Oct 1998 - 15 Feb 2000
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Traceability
Stakeholder
Promotion
Nutrition
Marketing

Objectives

1. To evaluate technology and products currently availabel for the individual tagging and identification of seafood products.
2. To identify the most appropriate technology and products (systems) and possible improvements to existing systems to enable for the on-farm tagging and identification of shellfish.
3. To evaluate the economic cost to industry of implementing the on-farm and market poace use of appropriate systems.
4. To evaluate the positive and negative impacts in the market place resulting from the labelling of product.
5. To design an integrated "paddock to plate" trial to investigate both the on-farm feasibility of an appropriate tagging system(s) and the reliability tagging system(s) for market place product identification and traceback.

Final report

Author: Damian Ogburn
Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Final Report • 1999-11-12 • 2.41 MB
1998-360-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the results of investigations into the feasibility of cost effectively marking or labelling individual oysters and other shellfish for product differentiation and to facilitate rapid and efficient recall of product in the event of a potential public health incident.

A number of different types of plastic tags, manufactured in Australia and overseas, can be glued or otherwise secured to oysters and other shellfish but the cost of these tags is prohibitive for all but the most expensive products such as abalone or lobster.

While there is a vast assortment of inexpensive adhesive labels used in the food and beverage industry there is currently no commercial label (or experimental adhesive) that will adequately adhere to a typical damp oyster as packed at an oyster farm.

Thus there is no cost effective label or mark that will survive ‘paddock to plate’ distribution for most shellfish and allow for positive and rapid product identification for a food safety related traceback operation. However a number of adhesive labels were identified that could be securely attached to a vast assortment of clean and dry shellfish including oysters, pipis, abalone, crabs and crayfish.

The cost of these labels ranges upwards from a cent each for the small type commonly seen on apples and kiwi fruit. Such a small label could carry sufficient information for product identification and recall for food safety purposes and some brand differentiation but would be too small for any promotional message.

A one cent added cost for a label (at the farm gate) plus the labour cost for thorough cleaning and drying oysters for label attachment would financially cripple or destroy most oyster farming businesses.

The question of cost effectiveness of larger, slightly more expensive labels (costing about several cents each) for promotional purposes would depend on the value of the individual seafood product itself and the company’s volume of throughput and financial resources. These could be an economically attractive marketing tool for the processors or marketers of large and/or valuable seafood item such as an abalone or lobster.

The absence of a mark or tag suitable for paddock to plate distribution for individual shellfish is commonly perceived as the fundamental problem with shellfish safety, particularly so for oysters.

Risk assessment for the NSW seafood industry

Project number: 1998-359
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $14,500.00
Principal Investigator: John Diplock
Organisation: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW)
Project start/end date: 8 Sep 1998 - 11 Aug 1999
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Training
Traceability
Modelling
Health And Safety
Food Safety

Objectives

1. To conduct a risk assessment of the health risks by the NSW seafood industry using accepted risk classification models and to identify those areas posing significant and/or immediate threats to human health and to prioritise the areas requiring food safety planning.
2. To review available information and identify any deficiencies in effectiveness and efficiency of current food safety measures for the seafood industry, and any risks not addressed by the current systems.
3. To estimate likely costs to government and industry of implementation of food safety plans over a five year period to address the identified risks.

Final report

Author: John Diplock
Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

Final Report • 1999-08-02 • 230.50 KB
1998-359-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood, unlike most other foods, can pose serious food poisoning risks simply as a result of their biology and/or the way in which they are consumed.  This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that animals posing a risk do not show any signs that can easily distinguish them from ‘safe” food.  This has resulted in a widespread lack of appreciation of the dangers posed by seafood amongst those that catch and distribute the products.

The notion amongst those in the industry is that if the product is “fresh” - meaning recently caught- it is safe to eat, with the corollary being that catchers and distributors take little action to ensure that food is safe to eat, other than to keep the product cold to touch.  The lack of data on outbreaks of food poisoning attributed to seafood, except in cases related to shellfish, may have further contributed to the complacent attitude amongst seafood operators to food safety.  However the risks posed by seafood are real, and apart from oysters and pipis, little is being done to ensure that only safe products are offered for sale.  Even enterprises that export under AQIS requirements may sell product onto the domestic market that is not necessarily handled under their export quality program. 

Our study has shown that most operators in the seafood industry are unable to describe the hazards posed by the seafood that they handle and sell and unwittingly subject most to considerable time/temperature abuse.  There is ineffective product identification through the distribution channels and thus the industry has limited ability, if any, for effective product recall in the event of a food poisoning outbreak.

There is sufficient evidence (based on survey and interviews with managers and staff within the NSW seafood industry, and with senior personnel from peak industry organisations) to indicate a significant gap between existing industry practice and what is required to control hazards.

Recommendations are made based on these findings, and suggest a “whole of industry” approach to minimise implementation cost, and maintain consistency from catchers to wholesalers.  We recommend that comprehensive research is carried out to quantify the hazards and effective control measures for the NSW seafood industry.  This research is essential to provide the industry with a scientific basis for the preparation of their HACCP programs, and to ensure that industry can equip itself to provide safe seafood.

A code of conduct for a responsible seafood industry

Project number: 1998-358
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $5,000.00
Principal Investigator: Bill Nagle
Organisation: Australian Seafood Industry Council (ASIC)
Project start/end date: 28 Jun 1998 - 30 Dec 1998
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Stakeholder
Responsible Fishing
Policy
Fisheries Management
Aquaculture

Objectives

1. Develop a code of conduct that is agreed for adoption by industry, stakeholders and governments and the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Update of the Australian prawn farming industry R&D plan

Project number: 1998-357
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $9,908.50
Principal Investigator: Nicky Seaby
Organisation: Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA)
Project start/end date: 28 Jun 1998 - 23 Jun 2004
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Stakeholder
Aquaculture

Need

Prawn farming industry has reached apoint in its development where producers are advanced enough in farming parctices to be now seeking answers from R&D which will extend the industry past current constraints. The FRDC in 1995 funded the development of the Australian Prawn Farming Industry R&D Plan 1996-2005 which assisted industry to collectively focus for the first time on R&D priorities and look at returns relative to the value chain. The plan has given research agencies a clear indication of industry's five major big picture issues at which to target research proposals. APFA now wish to review and update the plan as an integral part of the process of establishing a statutory levy for R&D for the Prawn farming industry. The updated plan will be a key document in the industry's application for a Primary Industry levy for R&D.

Objectives

1. To revise the current prawn farmers R&D plan (95/133.02)
2. Publish a 5 year R&D plan.

Final report

Author: Nicky Seaby
Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Final Report • 2004-06-22 • 554.92 KB
1998-357-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one of the smaller volumetric producers in the world, leads the world in yield productivity, with an average yield of 4,000 kg per hectare and provides some 600 direct jobs and 1800 indirect jobs.

The industry’s potential economic and environmental contribution to our community is substantial. The industry will conservatively double in size every 5 years for the next two decades and this growth equates to an industry providing 7,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs, generating farm gate revenue of some $780 million annually. The value adding opportunities by wholesalers, retailers and exporters will increase these returns by an estimated $400 million.

Equally importantly, successful prawn farming relies on a sustainable environmental resource in the coastal zone and the APFA will proactively contribute to ensure these areas maintain their integrity.

A major problem for the industry has been the serious shortage of scientific data relating to all aspects of prawn farming and the inter-relationship with the environment. Accordingly the APFA has prepared this Five Year Research & Development Plan.

This Research and Development Plan has been prepared by the Australian Prawn Farmers Association as a mechanism to achieve and promote both environmentally and economically sustainable prawn farming. The industry recognises the need for appropriate investment in research and development to maximise returns and to provide a sound base for long term industry sustainability.

Handbook of Australian seafood - a guide to whole fish and fillets

Project number: 1998-355
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $0.00
Principal Investigator: Peter Last
Organisation: CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
Project start/end date: 29 Jun 1998 - 30 Jun 2000
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Post Harvest

Need

(The needs addressed in the original Handbook application remain current [Appendix 1]).

Despite the exceptional diversity of Australian seafood, there is no relevant, comprehensive identification guide to assist Industry personnel or consumers. This fact was highlighted recently in a FRDC-funded market survey of the excellent 1994 Australian Seafood Catering Manual (Kane et al, 1994, hereafter referred to as ‘The Catering Manual’). This report assessed the success and usefulness of The Catering Manual, which included the names of over 175 domestic seafood species and photographs of 54 but virtually no information on how to distinguish them. Remarkably, 63% of Catering Manual users surveyed use it to identify species (QDPI, 1997). This book has pictures of less than 12% of domestic seafood species and only very infrequent notes on how to identify them but is used by a majority of Industry personnel as an identification guide. There is an obvious need for a thorough and comprehensive identification guide.

FRDC recognised the need for such a guide and in 1994 funded the “Handbook of Australian Seafood”. However, during the Handbook’s production, the following issues have been raised:

• The original Handbook grant application allowed for the inclusion of 60 imported and 240 domestic species. However, we have now identified 466 domestic species, an increase of over 90%. (Imported species are addressed below). The inclusion of these additional species is critical to the Handbook’s success; a comprehensive guide would instil greater confidence in, and awareness of, the range of products available and would help promote less fashionable seafoods.

• A repeatable, objective method of identifying the flesh of species by protein fingerprinting has been used in the production of the Handbook to date. Such a technique is required when fish substitution is suspected and the inclusion of protein fingerprints in the recently published South East Fishery Quota Species—an Identification Guide (CSIRO, 1997, hereafter referred to as ‘The SEF Guide’) has been welcomed by, among others, the Australian Government Solicitor’s office (Appendix 2). It is important that this technique be applied to all species included in the Handbook, including the additional ones discussed above.

• Marketing Names for Fish and Seafood in Australia, an authoritative guide to correct marketing names for Australian seafood, was published in 1995. However, Handbook-related research has identified problems with domestic species included in the book (imported species are addressed below). A number of common commercial species are not included and some, worthy of unique marketing names, are currently placed in ‘catch-all’ groups (e.g., Lutjanus russelli, marketed widely as Moses Perch, is currently included under Sea Perch, Lutjanus species).

• While examining fillets to collect data on distinguishing features, we discovered numerous useful characters that, to our knowledge, have not been documented for identification purposes anywhere else. The comprehensive inclusion of this data in the fillet identification section of the Handbook would provide a unique and valuable resource for the post-harvest sector of the Industry and to consumers, and would set the standard for such work worldwide.

• Preliminary research into frozen seafood species imported into Australia has shown the need for a thorough investigation of its composition. The Marketing Names Guide included about 50 imported species. We recently surveyed eight importers who, between them, import only 14 (28%) of those but who also import 30 or so additional species. We propose to review the composition of Australia's seafood imports and summarise our findings in a second Handbook dedicated to imported species.

Objectives

1. To produce the definitive Handbook for the identification of all fresh and frozen domestic seafood species marketed in Australia.
2. To review the composition of Australia's seafood imports and produce a Handbook for the identification of contemporary imported seafood species.
3. To include within both Handbook volumes a means of identifying flesh and fillets of these species based on their protein fingerprints.
4. To include within both Handbook volumes other information of value to marketers (including oil composition information, FRDC Project 95/122, in Handbook Volume 1) not covered in or by other Industry references.
5. To structure the Handbook volumes so they become basic references to both consumers and marketing sectors of Industry.
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 1998-354
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Electronic cooking end point determination and the effectiveness of alternative cooking methods for Crustacea

A prawn cooking meter and self-centring thermocouple clip has been successfully developed for monitoring the cooking of prawns. This cooking meter provides a much needed control tool for ensuring reliable and consistent quality required of modern quality assurance programs. The design of the prawn...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
TAGS
Animal Health
SPECIES
Western Rock Lobster
Industry

Establishment and Maintenance of a quality assurance reference service for the seafood industry

Project number: 1998-350
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $43,069.00
Principal Investigator: Stephen Thrower
Organisation: Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Project start/end date: 7 Oct 1998 - 30 Jun 2001
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Food Safety
Contamination

Need

The market research conducted in the Quality Chooser project highlighted a number of specific problems.

· There is a high level of ignorance, doubt and uncertainty about food safety and quality . It must be said that food safety is both fundamental and critical in all quality systems, even those complex and internationally certified systems.

· This is a very complex topic, and information provided must cope with complacency, limited literacy , numeracy and technical knowledge.

· Policy is in a state of flux with authorities reluctant to give prescriptive guidelines and industry demanding a clear statement of requirements.

· There is a wealth of relevant information available from overseas sources which is not reaching the industry.

The needs addressed by this proposal are:

(1) Access to data on which to base food safety plans. Food safety plans will be required by all food producers. The VFIF project will generate information on this subject needed by all industry sectors. Producers will still require detailed technical knowledge on which to plan improve and benchmark their systems.

(2) Current awareness service on global trends in HACCP policy. Seafood is traded on a global market. FPA is already being required of exporters. Overseas authorities are increasing the surveillance and enforcement on imports, particularly at the level of point of entry. Changes in policy will be noted, and clients will be notified.

(3) Negotiation of second party QA requirements or vendor supplier programmes. A number of major corporate buyers of seafood, including supermarket and hotel chains, have shown interest in developing QA schemes for their suppliers. Both suppliers and their customers can benefit from access to a body of accurate, relevant data on which to base their negotiations.

(4) Information to assist in adoption of internationally recognised QA systems and continuous improvement programmes. References on implementation, auditing, and system review.

Objectives

1. To establish and maintain a reference collection of material on seafood safety and quality.
2. To Collate and update the reference materials to be included in the SeaQual Packs
3. To provide detailed customised information packages on quality assurance on both products and processes in response to requests from clients.
4. To liaise with SeaQual on matters relating to quality management for the Seafood Industry

Final report

Author: Stephen Thrower
Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Final Report • 2000-03-17 • 164.00 KB
1998-350-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to support national uniform food safety legislation and quality assurance initiatives, a collection of information has been established at the Centre for Food Technology in Brisbane.  Sources include textbooks acquired using the DPI purchasing system and catalogued within the Centre’s library, and a collection of papers, reports etc. acquired through personal networking and through various literature sources.

This collection has been indexed within the framework of the normal bibliographic database used by AUSEAS.

Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (phase 2)

Project number: 1998-348
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $246,242.00
Principal Investigator: Tony Underwood
Organisation: University of Sydney (USYD)
Project start/end date: 25 May 1998 - 13 Aug 2001
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Stock Assessment
Modelling
Harvest Strategy
Fisheries Management
Biomass

Need

There is a need for the continuing provision of training courses in the introductory and core material. To maximise the benefits of the existing investment in computer-based material, there is a need to provide a mechanism for the distribution of software. In addition, the value of the computer-based material can be increased by developing further modules for which a requirement has been identified by the Unit's National Advisory Committee.

Objectives

1. Continue to provide training in the population dynamics of exploited stocks.
2. Assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney.
3. Develop additional computer-based modules.
4. Disseminate the products of QTUF

Final report

ISBN: 0-646-41662-6
Author: A.J. Underwood
Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

Final Report • 2001-07-12 • 2.00 MB
1998-348-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Quantitative Training Unit for Fisheries (QTUF) operated at The University of Sydney from 1995 to 2001. There were two distinct phases to the project: Phase I (Project 93/117, from 1995 to 1997) and Phase II (Project 98/348, 1998 to 2001). The QTUF project was designed to address the need for Australian fisheries scientists and managers to have improved knowledge of and skills in quantitative methods. This need has arisen because of changes to strategies of management, particularly the use of catch quotas and the implementation of the precautionary approach. A need was also identified for a permanent medium for self-study of quantitative methods and applications. We addressed this need by the development of computer-based-instruction software entitled Quantitative Training in Fisheries (Montgomery and Hood 2001).  An additional requirement included the development of a postgraduate award system for training in quantitative fisheries science. QTUF has met this need by helping to create new awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology at the University of Sydney.

To achieve our training objectives, the QTUF ran five different types of courses for fishery scientists, fishery managers and university students. This involved teaching courses to over 100 scientists and managers and almost 70 managers. All participants at the courses completed an anonymous questionnaire that has provided us with extensive information about outcomes of the courses. This indicated the achievement of the first project objective: “Continue to provide training in the populations dynamics of fish stocks”.

The second project objective, “assure the future of the training material by integrating it into the postgraduate programs of the University of Sydney”, was also achieved. New awards in Quantitative Marine Ecology, to be taught by the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, commenced in 2001, having been approved by the University’s Academic Board. These awards include units of study in the assessment of living marine resources that are the continuation of the QTUF courses. There are also units of study in the assessment of environmental impacts. Such units will help met the need for individuals trained in identifying the impacts of fishing activities.

The third project objective, “develop additional computer based modules”, referred to the software Quantitative Training in Fisheries.

We will be making extensive use of the training software in the Quantitative Marine Ecology Awards. Extensive evaluation of over 200 users of the software indicated that the content was pitched at the appropriate level. The software was considered to be easy to navigate and was identified as an effective learning tool. It is unlikely that there will be extensive revisions to the software at this time. The forth project objective, “disseminate the products of QTUF”, was also achieved. We have direct evidence that over 80 copies of Quantitative Training in Fisheries were distributed to individuals in over 10 Australian institutions.

Long-term outcomes of the QTUF project are difficult to assess. The impact that our courses and software have had on individuals in the short-term (for example, directly after a course) can be documented, but this cannot give firm evidence of long-term benefit. Any training project will experience the same difficulties. We trust that the extensive outputs of the project, along with our enthusiasm and dedication to quantitative methods, will have a long-term impact on the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

Keywords: population dynamics, stock assessment, models, uncertainty, computer-based-instruction, training, quantitative, professional development.

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