PROJECT NUMBER
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2023-011
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
431 results
Applying the fisheries climate adaptation handbook to Australia's state fisheries
Project number:
2021-104
Project Status:
Current
Budget expenditure:
$310,300.00
Principal Investigator:
Beth Fulton
Organisation:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
Project start/end date:
11 Jul 2022
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11 Mar 2023
Contact:
FRDC
PROJECT NUMBER
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2023-162
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
Commonwealth Fisheries Association Inc (CFA)
TAGS
Attendance and participation at the Governing Changing Oceans Workshop and PICES-5th International Symposium on the Effects of Climate Change on the World’s Ocean - Bergen Norway
Project number:
2022-181
Project Status:
Current
Budget expenditure:
$15,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Andrew Sullivan
Organisation:
Fish Focus Consulting
Project start/end date:
23 Mar 2023
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18 May 2023
Contact:
FRDC
Workshop: The workshop is being hosted Tiffany Morrison, Pip Cohen, Gretta Pecl and Emily Ogier. Their approach is to bring together a small group of exceptional multi-disciplinary researchers and practitioners with expertise in governance, fisheries, climate science, blue carbon, blue finance, blue conservation, Indigenous governance, co-management, and community resilience. It is our aim that discussions will be focused towards producing a jointly authored paper targeted at Nature or Science, complemented by a marine intervention governance protocol and self-assessment tool.
Similarly the ECCWO5 symposium will bring together experts from around the world to better understand climate impacts on ocean ecosystems, the ecosystem services they provide, and the people, businesses and communities that depend on them. The 2023 event will highlight the latest information on how oceans are changing, what is at risk, responses that are underway, and strategies for increasing climate resilience, mitigation and adaptation. It aims to identify key knowledge gaps, promote collaborations, and stimulate the next generation of science and actions.
PROJECT NUMBER
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2024-012
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
Fishwell Pty Ltd
Development of an Indigenous Engagement Strategy for fishing interests with a focus on Commonwealth fisheries
Project number:
2021-024
Project Status:
Current
Budget expenditure:
$393,707.00
Principal Investigator:
Nicholas R. McClean
Organisation:
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Project start/end date:
30 Sep 2021
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29 Jun 2023
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
From call:
To effectively implement the new legislative requirements and Commonwealth fisheries resource sharing framework, the Commonwealth is seeking to develop an appropriate ‘Indigenous engagement strategy’. This engagement strategy will also be relevant for other Australian jurisdictions. The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) are key stakeholders in this work and will have significant input. It is also envisaged that the Australian Fisheries Management Forum (AFMF), comprised of the Directors of Fisheries in each jurisdiction and the Commonwealth and its Indigenous subcommittee will be kept abreast and engaged regarding the research outputs.
PROJECT NUMBER
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2022-096
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
NPF Tiger Prawn Fishery Adaptation Strategy workshop
The Northern Prawn Fishery operates over a considerable expanse off Australia's northern coast. The fishery has been managed with a combination of voluntary buybacks, internal industry restructuring, and compulsory acquisition programs, resulting in a significant reduction in the number of...
ORGANISATION:
NPF Industry Pty Ltd
SPECIES
PROJECT NUMBER
•
2022-027
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) Hobart
TAGS
Investigating drivers of environmental change in Pipe Clay Lagoon
Project number:
2023-176
Project Status:
Current
Budget expenditure:
$38,400.00
Principal Investigator:
Carryn Manicom
Organisation:
Marine Solutions Tasmania Pty Ltd
Project start/end date:
15 Sep 2024
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29 Jun 2025
Contact:
FRDC
Coastal lagoon systems in Tasmania form a fundamental part of coastal ecosystems. Healthy lagoons support local biodiversity, and play a key role in nutrient cycling and flood protection. They provide opportunities for sustainable aquaculture, fishing and tourism, while also being appreciated for their recreational amenity and cultural values. Sustainable management of coastal lagoons is essential to environmental and socioeconomic development.
There is limited information about the ecosystem drivers that are influencing the changes being observed in Pipe Clay Lagoon, leading to knowledge gaps in decision making tools and monitoring strategies required to identify and mitigate these changes. The proposed application is a multifaceted approach to investigate the environmental drivers of change in Pipe Clay Lagoon. The findings can then be used to provide valuable guidance for the management and conservation of other coastal lagoons in Tasmania facing similar challenges, providing a model for proactive monitoring and ongoing sustainability.
The FRDC has a responsibility to ensure that research is undertaken to assist in the management of fisheries and aquaculture resources for ongoing sustainability. The changes being experienced in Pipe Clay Lagoon will have implications on the availability and suitability of the lagoon as a sustainable aquaculture site. The planned approach and objectives of the application align with the FRDC’s R&D Plan for 2020-2025 through:
- Building people's capacity and capability
- Ensuring that resulting knowledge and innovation is adopted for impact through awareness of the needs of the ‘adopter’, local context and effective networking
- Continual improvement and collaboration of industry and community to deliver competitive advantage, healthier ecosystems and community support
- Provision of foundational information
Equally and importantly the application aligns with the NRM Strategy for Southern Tasmania 2030 for Pipe Clay Lagoon and similar systems in that wetland health is improved for socio-economically important systems by working with key partners and encouraging investment in monitoring, land and water management practices and on-ground works.
The enthusiasm of those engaged in the stakeholder consultation process was a strong indication of the need, interest and urgency of the application.
1. Characterise and quantify environmental changes in Pipe Clay Lagoon, providing an evidence base for anecdotal observations of change.
2. Understand the drivers and interactions behind observed environmental changes in Pipe Clay Lagoon.
3. Identify management mechanisms to safeguard the values of Pipe Clay Lagoon and other Tasmanian coastal lagoons, including sustainability of the aquaculture industry.
4. Capacity building and increased marine literacy within community and industry to help observe and report change.
5. The applicant would welcome feedback and suggestions from FRDC and/or key beneficiaries for additional objectives.
PROJECT NUMBER
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2022-044
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) Hobart
SPECIES
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