This research project aimed to develop an engagement strategy that would assist the Southeast Queensland (SEQ) wild catch commercial fishing industry to gain social acceptance, or a Social Licence to Operate (SLO). SLO is needed to maintain access to the resource and market confidence.
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The purpose of this project was twofold – firstly, to identify changes in consumers’ attitudes and behaviours over the past 5 years, and secondly, to further explore key issues impacting continued consumer trends. This study is the third Omnibus Consumer Research project carried out by...
The purpose of this project was to develop a single consolidated summary of all available research relevant to Australian prawn farming, by auditing all key research and reports (both academic and non-academic) published since 2000. The audit was required to note any issues on the current ease of...
This report describes critical findings and new knowledge on flesh colour variation, from both a genetic and a molecular perspective, in Atlantic salmon in Tasmania. The investigation on flesh colour variation, due to its strong correlation with high seawater temperature, led to new important...
Previously, we have implemented a selective breeding program for Yellowtail Kingfish (YTK) and today all production is based on genetically selected stock, which is up to 20% superior than the wild stock.
This current project focuses on whether realized selection response was achieved and adds:
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The primary objective of this travel grant was for the student to receive training in analysing RNA-seq data, from experts in aquaculture bioinformatics, to enable him to analyse a transcriptome dataset for Yellowtail Kingfish. The analysis of RNA-seq data requires the use of specific software...
While histology and its meaningful analysis are important skills to possess, most histological work conducted at the University of the Sunshine Coast heavily focuses on human histology, with some vertebrate histology, whereas knowledge about the analysis of oyster histology slides is lacking.
This...
The project was designed to explore the application of surrogate technology as an alternative broodstock system for the Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT). Surrogate technology, also known as germ cell transplantation, uses germ cells from a donor species, in this case SBT, and transplants them into a host...
The small business sector is a foundational element of national economic performance and the provision of employment to millions of workers globally. There is considerable research literature regarding strategy and strategic planning in the context of large, small and micro businesses. However,...