This report details the portion of FRDC 2019-051: Examining the potential impacts of seismic surveys on Octopus and larval stages of Southern Rock Lobster focusing on the impacts of exposure to a full-scale seismic survey on the early life stages of the Southern Rock Lobster (Jasus edwardsii),...
Maintenance of adequate levels of dissolved oxygen (DO) are critical for the health and production of aquaculture species. In barramundi (Lates calcarifer) pond aquaculture the use of 24 hr/7 day mechanical aeration via paddlewheels represents a significant energy cost to companies,...
How can we get greater adoption of the outcomes from Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) projects? This
question has perplexed us for decades, and it seems there are no simple silver bullets. It’s a complex problem but through
this project, ‘Designing the...
This report outlines the impending need for the fishing industry to reduce GHG emissions by 2030. Over 8 months, the project evaluated alternative fuels' potential to cut emissions, recognising challenges in regulatory stimulus and incomplete research. Among numerous options, certain solutions...
This research was undertaken on the Queensland saucer scallop (Ylistrum balloti) fishery in southeast
Queensland, which is an important component of the Queensland East Coast Otter Trawl Fishery
(QECOTF). The research was undertaken by a collaborative team from the Queensland Department...