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PROJECT NUMBER • 1999-164

PROJECT STATUS:

COMPLETED

Application of molecular genetics to the Australian abalone fisheries: forensic protocols for species identification and blacklip stock structure

Of the nineteen abalone (Haliotidae) species recognised in Australian waters (Geiger 1999), ten are endemic and two dominate the commercial, recreational and illegal harvests in southern States: the blacklip abalone Haliotis rubra Leach and the greenlip abalone H. laevigata Donovan. A third species,...

ORGANISATION:

University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Identification workshop of marine invasive worm species. Such worms impact on the oyster industry, and other aquaculture activities as well changing benthic habitats which can impact on wild stocks

ORGANISATION:

Australian Museum

Abalone diver observation collection, analysis and reporting system for improved management decision making

This project was an industry-led and highly collaborative project to develop a rigorous and cost-effective electronic platform to gather abalone divers’ observations of abalone stocks in situ that could be useful to inform the management of Australian abalone fisheries.

ORGANISATION:

Abalone Council Victoria Inc (ACVI)

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