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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-119
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Improving bycatch reduction strategies and escape vents in Queensland Mud Crab fisheries

The Queensland Crab Fishery is an iconic fishery, which encompasses the harvest of mud crabs (Scylla serrata, the Giant Mud Crab, and Scylla olivacea, the Orange Mud Crab) and Blue Swimmer Crabs (Portunus armatus and Portunus pelagicus), predominately using baited crab pots of various designs. The...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
TAGS
Threatened Endangered Protected Species
Recreational Fishing
Rac Qld
Fishing Gear
Bycatch
SPECIES
Mud Crabs
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-117
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

A global review on implications of plastic in seafood

Microplastics are commonly consumed by seafood species however, there is still limited understanding of the effects and implications that microplastics may have on the fishing and aquaculture industry. This project summarises research on the effects that microplastic may be having on seafood...
ORGANISATION:
University of Adelaide
TAGS
Pollution
Marine Plastics
Consumer Health
Animal Health
Communities
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-114
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Water abstraction impacts on flow dependent fisheries species of the Northern Territory, Australia - a synthesis of current knowledge and future research needs

This project synthesised information that could be used to help guide decision making around the protection of fisheries species that may be impacted by water abstraction. This review was led by Griffith University and conducted in collaboration with the University of Western...
ORGANISATION:
Griffith University Nathan Campus
TAGS
Rac Nt
Ecosystem
Industry
People
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-097
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Environmental risk factors that may contribute to vibrio outbreaks - A South Australian case study

Vibrios are naturally occurring bacteria that are ubiquitous in fresh, estuarine and marine environments. Many Vibrio species are non-pathogenic, but some can cause disease in animals, and others are pathogenic to humans. People can contract vibriosis by consuming raw, undercooked or...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
SPECIES
Pacific Oyster
Adoption
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-089
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Climate resilient wild catch fisheries

This report outlines the impending need for the fishing industry to reduce GHG emissions by 2030. Over 8 months, the project evaluated alternative fuels' potential to cut emissions, recognising challenges in regulatory stimulus and incomplete research. Among numerous options, certain solutions...
ORGANISATION:
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA)
TAGS
Climate Resilience
Climate Mitigation
Adoption
Environment
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-081
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

An investigation of recreational fishing peak bodies in Western Australia, Victoria and Northern Territory to identify insights into models of success

In 2021, the Tasmanian Association for Recreational Fishing (TARFish) identified the need to improve its capacity and capability to better meet the needs of recreational fishers in Tasmania. To support organisational renewal, TARFish sought to understand the traits and/or conditions that contribute...
ORGANISATION:
Tasmanian Association for Recreational Fishing Inc (TARFish)
TAGS
Recreational Fishing
Rac Tas
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-076
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) R&D Needs Workshop

Following Abalone Viral Ganglioneurits (AVG) re-emerging in the Western Zone of the Victorian Abalone Fishery in early May 2021 it was decided that a workshop needed to be convened as soon as possible with relevant stakeholders to evaluate past research and understand research gaps while the virus...
ORGANISATION:
Abalone Council Victoria Inc (ACVI)
TAGS
Rac Vic
Biosecurity
Avg
SPECIES
Blacklip Abalone
Greenlip Abalone
Brownlip Abalone
Adoption
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-061
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Development of a guideline to investigate and understand disease outbreaks of unknown cause

This handbook presents guidelines that have been developed to use in the event of a disease outbreak in aquatic animals including finfish, molluscs and crustaceans. For the purposes of these guidelines, in the context of an outbreak, the term “disease” will be used for any event where...
ORGANISATION:
Agriculture Victoria
Industry
Industry
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-050
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Maintaining cultural practices and building knowledge and capacity to support sustainable fishing of the Gynburra on Narungga Sea Country

This project was completed by Southern Fishery and Ecosystem Solutions and Wiri Miya Aboriginal Corporation in conjunction with the Aboriginal community. Project activities mostly took place in the Port Victoria and Point Pearce area, in Guuranda Country in the summer and autumn of 2022 and...
ORGANISATION:
Southern Fishery and Ecosystem Solutions (SFES)
TAGS
Rac Sa
Indigenous
Data
SPECIES
Morwongs
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-049
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Developing and testing a cultural change process in the NSW wild harvest sector: a case study to facilitate a process towards co-management in the NSW Northern Fish Trawl

The Australian and NSW seafood industry has been impacted by several unrelated disrupters that challenges the efficacy of current business models and culture to support business success now and into the future. These and other disruptors are also creating challenges to the approaches taken by and...
ORGANISATION:
Strategic Journeys
TAGS
Rac Nsw
Co-Management
Blank
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-038
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Shark depredation in Australian fisheries: understanding the scope of the issue and identify potential mitigation options

To guide the workshops, FRDC commissioned Dr Jonathan Mitchell (Qld DAF) to draft a discussion paper exploring key issues in Australian shark depredation research. Given that at least one substantial global review on shark depredation had been published recently (Mitchell et al. 2018;...
ORGANISATION:
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
TAGS
Rac Wa
Rac Qld
Rac Nt
Depredation
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-037
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Determining if the CCSBT Management Procedure sufficiently demonstrates sustainability credentials of Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna

This research project is an important step for the Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna fishery for catching fish for farms. The project directly addressed the point which is seen as the remaining barrier to the fishery achieving Marine Stewardship Council certification. The project establishes that...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association
SPECIES
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Industry
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-032
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Provision of strategic advice to Oysters Australia - identifying opportunities and associated value for the Australian Oyster Industry in Carbon Neutral Accreditation and Environmental Accounts.

Claiming carbon offsets is currently unlikely to be a viable option for oyster growers, so this project discussed other opportunities related to sustainability and reducing and offsetting product and supply chain emissions to become carbon neutral and the benefits of acquiring carbon neutral...
ORGANISATION:
NineSquared
TAGS
Sustainability
SPECIES
Sydney Rock Oyster
Pacific Oyster
Oysters
Industry
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-019
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Future proofing the northern Australia aquaculture industry need for skilled staff to 2050

The aquaculture industry in Northern Australia (NA) is undergoing a period of unprecedented growth, precipitating an increasing demand for skilled staff. To facilitate this growth, the industry requires an increasing stream of suitably skilled and qualified entrants to the industry workforce. Prior...
ORGANISATION:
James Cook University (JCU)
TAGS
Workforce
SPECIES
Black Tiger Prawn
Banana Prawns
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