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People development program: 2010 FRDC International Travel Bursary – Helen Cribb – 17th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species.

Project number: 2008-314.21
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $6,000.00
Principal Investigator: Helen Cribb
Organisation: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (NT)
Project start/end date: 30 Jun 2010 - 22 Dec 2010
Contact:
FRDC

Need

The introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in freshwater and marine environments is a worldwide problem that is increasing in frequency. There are various pathways by which non-indigenous species are introduced and cause significant damage to coastal and freshwater ecosystems, and to the economies that depend upon them.

With increased development, population growth, and vessel traffic, opportunities for the introduction and establishment of invasive species to Northern Territory waterways are increasing. Industries threatened include commercial and recreational fishing, aquaculture, port services, shipping and tourism. Challenges associated with addressing these risks include the need to respond to changing risk factors; unregulated or illegal vessel activity; and remote locations.

The International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species is held annually and is the most comprehensive international forum for the review of scientific knowledge; presentation of research; introduction of technological developments for prevention, monitoring and control; and discussion of policy, legislation and outreach initiatives to raise awareness of the impacts of aquatic invasive species and prevent new introductions.

Attendance at the conference will provide opportunities for cooperation and collaboration, and allow the Territory to benefit from the latest knowledge and experience of researchers and managers worldwide in the development and implementation of local programs to address emerging risks.

It is also intended to visit the Great Lakes region to learn from local experiences with the invasive Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), and the management, control and monitoring of this species.

Objectives

1. Gather information about invasive species prevention, management and emergency response strategies overseas.
2. Learn from experiences with the zebra mussel establishment and spread in the Great Lakes region.
3. Apply the knowledge gained from objectives 1 and 2 to aquatic biosecurity strategies in the Northern Territory.
4. Disseminate knowledge gained from objectives 1 and 2 to national committees including the National Introduced Marine Pest Coordination Group and the Consultative Committee on Introduced Marine Pest Emergencies.
5. Present a paper to the ICAIS conference on marine pest threats, vectors and management strategies in the Northern Territory (if abstract is accepted).
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2001-318
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Northern Territory strategic plan for fisheries research and development 2002 to 2006

Since publication of the original Plan in early 1999 there have been significant changes in NT Government directions and priorities that required the Plan be updated. These included: Greater emphasis on recreational fishing; Increased prominence being given to aquaculture development, both...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (NT)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2000-142
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Methods for monitoring abundance and habitat for northern Australian mud crab Scylla serrata

A significant achievement of this project has been the completion of mapping of coastal wetland habitats using remote sensing techniques, which provided a complete broad-scale coverage of mud crab habitats in the NT and Qld. A major outcome/output of this work has been the incorporation of the...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (NT)
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