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Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-048
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Improving mortality rate estimates for management of the Queensland Saucer Scallop fishery

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...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2003-033
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Enhancement of saucer scallops (Amusium balloti) in Queensland and Western Australia - genetic considerations

The saucer scallop, Amusium balloti, is distributed along the Western and Eastern coast of Australia and supports a fishery in both Queensland and Western Australia. Two commercial companies are investing in sea-ranching operations in an attempt to stabilise and increase annual catches. These...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Environment
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 1998-482
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Extending the high quality shelf life of scallop products - modified atmosphere packaging trials

The aim of the project was to establish commercial production and market acceptance of modified atmosphere packaged scallops. This report contains the quality data obtained from raw material evaluation and the shelf life trial. The results of a market trial has been compiled by Fishmac...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-057
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Stock predictions and spatial population indicators for Australia's east coast saucer scallop fishery

This project undertook analyses to understand the role of overfishing and the environment on saucer scallops. The analyses indicated reduced numbers of spawning scallops. Historical levels of fishing and environmental influences such as from increased sea surface temperatures (SST) have amplified...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)