The CRC has developed the Future Harvest theme business plan to deliver the following outcomes:
Fisheries management delivering maximum benefit from the resource while maintaining stocks above sustainability indicators
Novel management strategies in place which increase economic yield from...
It is desirable for any primary producer to understand the health and welfare of their stock. This will ultimately enable optimal production and return on investment. The challenge in any aquaculture system is ‘observing’ the physiological and behavioural responses associated with environment,...
This report provides detail on the development of a machine learning tool as a method for counting and measuring abalone at various stages of production. The study was carried out on hybrid abalone with ~2000 images (nursery, weaner and growout stage) collected from Southern Ocean Mariculture and...
Keywords: Hydrodynamic, dispersal modelling, drift algae, nutritional value, health, physiological stress
Summary: The Ocean Grown Abalone Pty Ltd sea ranch is the first abalone sea ranching venture to have been commercialised in Australia. The abalone are grown on patented concrete...
Benchmarking is a form of evaluation undertaken by comparing a measure with a standard. With its widespread adoption across many industries, benchmarking was identified as an important area for development in aquatic industries through the national strategic plan for aquatic animal health (AQUAPLAN...
In an external, independent review of the performance of the subprogram over the past 6-7 years, the industry strongly endorsed the FRDC in managing the subprogram. This endorsement included the selection of R&D topics of high strategic and commercial importance to industry, use of appropriate...