The project was undertaken in response to outbreaks of WSSV detected in Northern NSW in late 2022 and early 2023.   This report describes the 2023 activities undertaken by the Professional Fishermens’ Association to improve awareness of the biosecurity threats to the commercial fishing industry...

This report encapsulates the achievements and outcomes of the Western Rock Lobster Council's (WRL) Communication, Education, and Engagement Program (Project 2022-063), which aimed to enhance community understanding, trust, and acceptance of the Western Rock Lobster industry. Through innovative...

The presence of microplastics in seafood species is well documented, but the pathways as to how this may be impacting human consumers, and potential health impacts, is still poorly understood. A global team of seafood industry stakeholders and microplastic and ecotoxicology experts met in September...

This study aimed to produce information about the economic contribution of the supply chain of selected small-scale fisheries in Western Australia (WA), as well as a method that can be applied to making these estimates for other fisheries. Substantial research has been completed to estimate the...