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Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-210
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

National fisheries and aquaculture industry social and economic contributions study: Phase 1

This report presents estimates of the economic contribution of Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture industries to the Australian community for 2017/18. It forms part of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry Contributions Study (FRDC project 2017-210) which was funded by the...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania
Adoption

Water abstraction impacts on flow dependent fisheries species of the Northern Territory, Australia - a synthesis of current knowledge and future research needs

Project number: 2021-114
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $101,740.68
Principal Investigator: Kaitlyn O'Mara
Organisation: Griffith University Nathan Campus
Project start/end date: 30 Jul 2022 - 30 Jul 2023
Contact:
FRDC

Need

The tropical waters of northern Australia contain unique and diverse aquatic species that are adapted to the seasonally variable climate. Many species rely on seasonal river flows to move, forage, reproduce and fulfil critical life history stages, particularly in ephemeral rivers which become disconnected in the dry season. River flows and harvest are known to influence both freshwater and marine fish and fisheries. However, river flows have been modified in several tropical catchments by water abstraction and development of water storage infrastructure for agriculture and drinking water. Additionally, there is increasing pressure to develop new water resource infrastructure in northern Australia. A large and disparate body of literature exists that has documented the relationships between tropical fish species and the seasonal variations in river flow. Production of several commercially, recreationally, and traditionally important tropical aquatic species is linked to flow, suggesting that these may be at risk from the multiple pressures of water abstraction and harvesting, warranting the need for a synthesis of current knowledge on water abstraction impacts and identification of knowledge gaps for targeted future research.

We will address this priority task through the delivery of a stakeholder targeted synthesis of current knowledge on the impacts of water abstraction on tropical aquatic species by a team of recognised experts who have worked extensively on the flow dependence of tropical aquatic species in northern Australia. Through this synthesis, we aim to increase stakeholder understanding of water abstraction impacts on aquatic species.

Objectives

1. Determine key directives for the synthesis during initial meeting in Darwin with the NT government research advisory committee
2. Review and synthesise relevant grey and published literature
3. Identify potential risks of surface water abstraction on priority fish species and identify critical knowledge gaps and future research needs
4. Share the outcomes with project stakeholders and provide research advice

Final report

Authors: Kaitlyn O’Mara Leah Beesley Keller Kopf Michele Burford Michael Douglas Ben Stewart-Koster Mark Kennard
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.

Project products

Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Final Report • 2023-12-12 • 14.77 MB
2021-114-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, Charles Darwin University, and the Northern Territory Fisheries. The synthesis of existing information on the impacts of water abstraction found substantial evidence for impacts on some species and large gaps in the research literature for others. The reviewed studies showed that the severity of predicted impacts varies between river systems and between different modes of water abstraction, as well as with different timing, magnitude, and thresholds of water take. The collective results of these studies modelling potential impacts of water abstraction warrant a precautionary approach to setting water takes, with particular emphasis on ensuring the continuation of high flow years which disproportionately support fishery biomass. It is recommended that the flow dependencies of these species be carefully considered when implementing water policies and research be conducted to fill knowledge gaps for species where little is known about their dependency on the natural flow regime.
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-069
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Indigenous Capacity Building Program

This project aimed to address the need to increase the number of Indigenous Australians with capacity to engage in management and governance of fisheries and aquatic resources, by developing a capacity building program with supporting materials and conducting capacity building activities with...
ORGANISATION:
Fishwell Consulting Pty Ltd
Communities

Cracking the code on captive breeding of Macquarie Perch

Project number: 2022-116
Project Status:
Current
Budget expenditure: $1,303,630.00
Principal Investigator: Taylor Hunt
Organisation: Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) Queenscliff
Project start/end date: 2 Apr 2023 - 1 Mar 2026
Contact:
FRDC

Need

Currently, the inability to consistently produce Macquarie perch from captive held broodstock is severely constraining its recovery. Being able to captively breed Macquarie perch will firstly save the species from extinction from a conservation standpoint and secondly, re-establish recreational fisheries for Macquarie perch across its former range in Victoria, NSW and ACT. Establishing captive breeding may also provide new and unique opportunities for aquaculture in Australia for the commercial production of Macquarie perch, suitable for the restaurant industry, akin to Murray cod.

This proposal details four key focus areas of research and development to achieve captive breeding of Macquarie perch within three years, such that Government and in the future, private aquaculture hatcheries, can adopt commercial production of the species. The project seeks $698,630 of investment from FRDC and is supported with over $3 million of co-investment (including matching $605,000 cash and $2.41 million in-kind) from 9 partners across Victoria, NSW, Qld, and ACT. The project aligns with the FRDC R&D Plan 2020-2025, as well as priorities, actions and outcomes in other key national and state plans (Table 4).

Objectives

1. Develop and optimise artificial diets to meet the nutritional requirements of captive Macquarie perch broodstock and larvae.
2. Optimise the hormonal treatment and explore environmental manipulation to improve spawning of captive held Macquarie perch broodstock.
3. Review, refine and develop breeding strategies and husbandry practices in the hatchery to maximise fish production and fish stocking outcomes with learnings incorporated into Macquarie perch captive breeding hatchery manual.
4. Monitor and evaluate the success of stocked Macquarie perch fingerlings into rivers in northeast Victoria and, where research numbers permit, conduct genetic analyses to inform dietary treatment and genetic management of the species in ongoing captive breeding and stocking of the species.
5. Build community awareness and support by sharing information and encouraging participation in fish stocking and population monitoring events.

Media release

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Project products

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

Media release • 2023-07-26

Summary

Read the joint media release from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and Victorian Minister for Planning and Outdoor Recreation, Hon Sonya Kilkenny.

https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/fisheries-collaboration-to-crack-code-on-endangered-fish

 

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