PROJECT NUMBER
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2023-029
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
Northern Territory Seafood Council (NTSC)
6 results
PROJECT NUMBER
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2021-034
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
Northern Territory Seafood Council (NTSC)
Improving demonstrated environmental accountability in the Northern Territory fishing industry
Project number:
2004-008
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$160,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Iain Smith
Organisation:
Northern Territory Seafood Council (NTSC)
Project start/end date:
30 Jan 2004
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29 Oct 2006
Contact:
FRDC
During the past three years there has been an increasing interest in and understanding among licensee Associations of the role that environmental performance is playing in the future viability of wild catch fisheries in the Northern Territory.
There are now 8 Associations/Licencee Groups that want to develop Codes of Practice for their fisheries and at least 3 wish to progress to full environmental management systems at this stage, with more considering this.
With the predominantly negative media coverage of the fishing industry in the Northern Territory, the realization of these initiatives by industry will go a significant way towards changing its image within major sections of the community. At the same time, it will facilitate industry’s wish to ensure that it continues to sustainably harvest product as the industry further develops. The initiatives are in line with the strategic management directions of the NT Government.
The difficulty facing industry is that the Seafood Council, which administers all the Associations, does not have the staff to adequately assist these developments. The Seafood Council strongly believes that the relatively small investments over two years to fund a dedicated person to drive the developments at a detailed practical level will pay dividends worth many times the investments for industry, the Northern Territory community and the aquatic resources and ecosystems in waters adjacent to the Northern Territory.
1. To develop and implement comprehensive Codes of Practice in the: NT Shark fisheryNT Spanish Mackerel fisheryNT Coastal Net fisheryNT Coastal Line fisheryNT Demersal fisheryNT Timor Reef fisheryNT Trepang fisheryNT Aquarium fishery.
2. To develop full Environmental Management Systems for the:NT Shark fisheryNT Spanish Mackerel fisheryNT Timor Reef fishery
3. To facilitate the development of a comprehensive communications strategy within industry and between industry and the wider community in regard to the benefits flowing from these initiatives.
4. To assist in engendering at the grass roots level within industry, a culture of continual improvement in environmental performance and maximization of product quality and value.
5. To assist in the review of the existing NT Crab Fishery Code of Practice.
Final report
Project products
Tactical Research Fund: Moving to a common vision and understanding for equitable access for indigenous, recreational and commercial fishers:- Northern Territory fishing and seafood industry delegation to New Zealand
Project number:
2008-311
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$60,550.00
Principal Investigator:
Chris E. Calogeras
Organisation:
Northern Territory Seafood Council (NTSC)
Project start/end date:
29 Jan 2008
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30 Jun 2009
Contact:
FRDC
The ‘Blue Mud Bay’ Court decision found that waters over Aboriginal land are the same as ‘land’ under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (ALRA) with similar access requirements. This means that ownership of the intertidal zone (including the waters) rests with the indigenous land trusts. This is significant as land granted under the ALRA encompasses over 80% of the NT coastline.
As a result of the decision, existing Fisheries legislation was ruled invalid in the area. Awaiting the High Court appeal, permits under the ARLA have been issued by the NLC to allow fishing to continue in line with previous conditions under the Fisheries legislation.
Traditional owners, commercial and recreational fishers are now actively discussing long-term options and solutions to this situation. If the appeal fails, the NLC offered a 12-month transition period whilst a satisfactory resolution is reached.
This is a unique situation in Australian fisheries and there is significant opportunities to discuss how best to progress the issues at Industry level. It was considered prudent to make contact with people who have extensive experience in incorporating indigenous fishing rights into the fabric of the day to day operations and management of fishing activities and to discuss possible implications arising from future proposals by NT Industry groups. A fact-finding trip, with a view to meeting and discussing issues with a range of groups in NZ, was considered the best course of action.
The trip will enable stakeholders to become aware of best practice resource management use that takes into account indigenous participation in commercial operations, along with recreational use of fish stocks.
The timing of the trip is critical to allow the delegation’s findings to be considered during the decision-making period immediately following the High Court ruling.
1. To allow key fishing industry stakeholder groups in the NT to meet with representatives in NZ who have extensive experience in dealing with and incorporating indigenous fishing rights and access into broader fisheries management arrangements
2. To gain an understanding of how to incorporate indigenous participation in best practice fisheries resource management that takes into account indigenous commercial operations, along with recreational use of fish stocks, monitoring, compliance and enforcement issues.
3. To identify benefits, pitfalls, and other key issues arising from formally acknowledging indigenous fishing rights
4. To reach an agreed stakeholder position on future directions for indigenous participation in the NT fishing Industry
5. Prepare a final report to FRDC detailing outcomes from the delegations investigations
Final report
ISBN:
978-0-646-51122-1
Author:
Chris Calogeras
Tactical Research Fund: tracking the impacts on seafood consumption at dining venues arising from the Northern Territory’s seafood labelling laws
Project number:
2009-216
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$75,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Chris E. Calogeras
Organisation:
Northern Territory Seafood Council (NTSC)
Project start/end date:
30 Nov 2009
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31 May 2011
Contact:
FRDC
On 11 November 2008 the NT put in place laws , by way of licence condition, under the Fisheries Act that require fish retailers serving imported seafood for public consumption to state if the product is imported.
The conditions apply to menus in hotels, restaurants and cafes as well as takeaways. These fish labeling laws are considered, by Industry, to be extremely beneficial in assisting consumers in making informed seafood choices.
The NT is the first Australian jurisdiction to implement such laws. Seafood labeling laws in other jurisdictions cease at the back door of food outlets, leaving consumers unable, in many instances, to determine if the seafood in their meals is harvested in Australia or if it is imported.
The fish retailer seafood labeling laws will have been in place for a year when this project will commence. The NTSC feels it is important to identify what impact the labeling measures are having along the supply chain (i.e. from harvest to the consumer).
There is a significant need to understand whether the seafood labeling laws have lead to changes in seafood purchasing behaviour.
Of particular interest is quantifying whether there has been a negative impact which may have lead to decreased seafood consumption in general or a switch away from local product by either consumers or retailers.
This information will assist the NT seafood industry and NT Government (NTG) to assess the impacts of the current labeling laws.
1. To quantify the quantity and origin of seafood sold in selected fish retailer establishments in the Darwin region
2. To monitor the impact of fish retailer labeling requirements along the supply chain within the Darwin region
3. To identify any impacts of the labeling requirements on consumer choice
4. To provide advice to DRDPIFR on the impact, operation and implementation of new labeling requirements
Final report
ISBN:
978-0-9871482-1-6
Author:
Chris Calogeras
PROJECT NUMBER
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2010-207
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
Management of ‘tough fish syndrome’ in tropical Saddletail Snapper to re-instill market confidence
A major achievement of this research is the confirmation of fish age being the primary driver of toughness in cooked Saddletail snapper flesh. Knowing the cause provides confidence to develop solutions and make business decisions for the reef fish fisheries.
The influence of other fish physiological...
ORGANISATION:
Northern Territory Seafood Council (NTSC)
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