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Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 1976-025
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

To further development of aquaculture of marron by testing a specially designed pond sited in the most climatically favourable location in Western Australia

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 1998-221
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Impoundment stocking strategies for eastern and northern Australia

Fish stocking is a valuable and widely used fisheries management tool. If managed well, a fish stocking program can improve the status of declining or threatened fish stocks, restore species diversity to a degraded waterway, and even create a fishery where there was none before. The positive image...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
People
People
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 1993-116
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

The second international symposium on abalone biology fisheries and culture

The First International Symposium on Abalone Biology, Fisheries and Culture was held in La Paz, Mexico in November 1989. In the closing session of that symposium it was decided to hold the second abalone symposium in Australia in 1993 or 1994. Subsequently, Hobart was chosen as the site and 7-11...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE TAS)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 1984-011
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

The production of larval native fish in larval rearing ponds

Most marine and freshwater fishes depend on plankton for food during a period shortly after birth until they are large enough to switch to other prey. At the Inland Fisheries Research Station, Narrandera (NIFRS), native fish are spawned and the larvae transferred to rearing ponds for approximately...
ORGANISATION:
University of Adelaide

Development of barramundi (Lates calcarifer bloch) hatchery and farming techniques in Australia

Project number: 1983-038
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $0.00
Organisation: Sea Hatcheries Ltd
Project start/end date: 28 Dec 1985 - 31 Dec 1985
Contact:
FRDC

Objectives

1. Identify constraints to developing commercial barramundi hatchery & farm in Northern Australia
2. demonstrate hatchery rearing of native barramundi is an alternative to importing exotic species to improve fresh water. angling
3. utilise by-catch during prawn trawling

Final report

Author: M.P. Heasman J.C. Ryall I.R. Hockings
Final Report • 1985-12-31 • 5.74 MB
1983-038-DLD.pdf

Summary

The central aims of this project were to identify major practical constraints to the development of a commercially viable barramundi hatchery and farming enterprise in Northern Australia and to demonstrate that hatchery rearing of barramundi constituted a feasible alternative to the importation of exotic species, especially nile perch (Lates niloticus) as a means of improving freshwater angling in Queensland.

In October 1985 'Sea Hatcheries' was incorporated as a public company in preparation for the establishment of a commercial marine hatchery and barramundi farming venture. In the same month the Queensland Government formally announced the suspension of its nile perch project.

Australian Society for Fish Biology: promoting scientific exchange and supporting early career researchers

Project number: 2010-316
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $40,000.00
Principal Investigator: Jeremy Lyle
Organisation: Australian Society For Fish Biology Inc
Project start/end date: 9 Jan 2011 - 19 Dec 2012
Contact:
FRDC

Need

In the face of mounting pressure on Australia’s marine and freshwater ecosystems, arising from environmental and human factors, there is a need for robust scientific information to support the sustainable development and management of our aquatic resources. The Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB) is Australia’s premier professional association for fish and fisheries researchers in Australia. The annual science conference (and workshop) makes an important and tangible contribution to skill development of people involved in fish and fisheries research and management, particularly offering students and early career researchers opportunities to present their work, interact with peers, develop collaborative links and obtain new ideas. ASFB has a strong commitment to promoting and communicating science, encouraging sustainable management practices, encouraging excellence in fisheries research, and recognizing outstanding contributions of scientists and professionals through various awards and scholarships.

This proposal is seeking sponsorship support for the annual science conference in 2011 (Townsville) and 2012 (South Australia) and a series of conference associated awards that support student travel and recognise research excellence. The proposal addresses two people development program priorities, namely (i) to encourage knowledge transfer and R&D adoption (ASFB annual science conference) and (ii) to recognise and promote achievements (ASFB research awards). Focus of the latter is clearly on early career researchers, not only in providing encouragement to strive for research excellence but to encourage participation in the exchange of information and to provide opportunity to develop networks and collaborations with outside organisations.

Objectives

1. Provide a forum for researchers, managers and stakeholders to meet to discuss issues relevant to fish and fisheries science and management
2. Support, encourage and recognise achievements of early career researchers
3. Support and encourage student participation at ASFB's annual science conference

Final report

ISBN: 978-0-9804011-8-9
Author: Jeremy Lyle
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