PROJECT NUMBER
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1995-136
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
University of Adelaide
48,438 results
Tactical Research Fund: Reducing the impact of discarded recreational fishing tackle on coastal seabirds
Project number:
2011-057
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$40,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Matthew J. Campbell
Organisation:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Project start/end date:
15 Jan 2012
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15 Mar 2013
Contact:
FRDC
This proposal will address the FRDC Recfishing Research priority area "Assessing the impact of recreational fishing methods on conservation values of aquatic habitats" as announced in the 2012 Annual Competitive Round Call for Expressions Of Interest. After making inquiries with seabird rescue organisations, it has become apparent that seabird entanglements in discarded fishing tackle is of major concern. Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital report that their rescue unit responded to approximately 300 calls for bird entanglements in discarded fishing tackle in 2011 (to August 1). Further, the Rescue Hotline of Pelican and Seabird Rescue Inc. have received approximately 400 calls in 2011 (to the time of writing - 10/9/2011). These figures are unacceptable and measures need to be taken to decrease the incidence of seabird interactions with discarded recreational fishing tackle. The injuries that result from these interactions are often catastrophic, with a high proportion of entangled animals being euthanised. Healthy Waterways has produced a provocative poster, attached, depicting a pair of budgerigars surrounded by fishing line and hooks. Such negative stereotypes need to be addressed and, as such, there is a need to educate recreational fishers as to the consequences of the careless discarding of fishing tackle. This subject was recently highlighted in a Queensland recreational fishing publication, Queensland Fishing Monthly (see attachment). Both recreational fishing representative groups, Sunfish and Ecofishers, have expressed concern regarding this issue. A fifteen minute search at a secluded recreational fishing location in the northern suburbs of Brisbane by two people resulted in the collection of the fishing tackle pictured in the attachment (13/09/2011 - Tingalpa Creek). Although this could be construed as an environmental problem and beyond the purview of FRDC, it certainly reflects poorly on recreational fishers and, as such, an extension/educational project would help alleviate the problems highlighted in this proposal.
1. Quantify the extent of seabird entanglement in northern Moreton Bay
2. Convene a workshop involving relevant stakeholders in order to establish methods for mitigating seabird entanglements
3. Promote the responsible removal of discarded fishing tackle from popular fishing locations in northern Moreton Bay
Final report
ISBN:
978-0-7345-0437-1
Author:
Matthew Campbell
PROJECT NUMBER
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2022-019
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
Removal of microalgae and total nitrogen in effluent water from prawn farms using electrocoagulation (EC) water treatment technology
This project focused on addressing a key challenge of the Australian prawn industry: the reduction/removal of nitrogen (N) and the coagulation of suspended solids (including microalgae) to facilitate the expansion of the industry whilst continuing to meet these sustainability targets. The...
ORGANISATION:
Nautilus Collaboration Pty Ltd
SPECIES
PROJECT NUMBER
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1999-328
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
Agriculture Victoria
PROJECT NUMBER
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2008-028
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
PROJECT NUMBER
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2019-168
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
Peter O'Brien Consulting
PROJECT NUMBER
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2012-216
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
Indigenous cultural fishing and fisheries governance
This FRDC funded project, Project No 2012/216, sought to build on an earlier pilot study, Project No. 2009/308 , undertaken in 2010 which examined the nature and dimensions of Aboriginal cultural fishing in the Tweed region of far northern New South Wales . Project No 2012/216 had two elements, the...
ORGANISATION:
Southern Cross University (SCU) Lismore Campus
PROJECT NUMBER
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2001-402
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
Developing case ready retail and bulk catering pack for seafood using M.A.P technology
This project was to develop case ready retail and bulk - catering packs for seafood using modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The purpose of using MAP technology was to extend product shelf life and reduce the amount of additives used in seafood.
The project focussed on determining initial...
ORGANISATION:
KB Foods Company
Southern Ocean IPA - Bottom Fishing Impact Assessment (BFIA) for proposed fishing activities by Australia in the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) Area – 2020 Update
Project number:
2019-155
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$24,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Dirk Welsford
Organisation:
Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Project start/end date:
4 Feb 2020
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17 Apr 2020
Contact:
FRDC
SPECIES
Australia needs to update its Benthic Fishing Impact Assessment (BFIA, https://www.apsoi.org/bf-impact) for the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA), to protect the interests of the members of the Southern Ocean IPA (SO-IPA) with respect to fishing by other nations on the population of Heard Island Patagonian toothfish that extends into the SIOFA Area on William's Ridge. According to the rules of SIOFA, the BFIA must be updated in order for Australia to be permitted to fish this area. Austral Fisheries, as part of this project, will also take the opportunity to further update the BFIA so that the company can be permitted to fish with traps to target lobster (e.g. Jasus paulensis and Palinurus delagoae) in the SIOFA Area. This work entails an updated estimation of the Australian fishing footprint and the risk of direct impacts by planned bottom fishing on VMEs.
The proponents have consulted with AFMA and the Department of Agriculture, and both agencies agree that this project is a priority for delivering the Australian Government Toothfish Strategy.
This EoI meets the objectives of the SO-IPA :
4.1.a: ensuring the Australian Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic fisheries are managed on an ecologically sustainable basis;
4.1.b: investing in targeted RD&E activities that address the following issues:
i: Sustainable development of the fishery and industry;
ii. Security of resource access and property rights;
viii. Australian participation/involvement with international arrangements for resources conservation and management;
ix. Improved biological and ecological understanding of the main target fish species; and
xi. Identify areas of the Australian Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic fisheries where innovation can make significant positive impacts (e.g. new assessment methods).
It also meets the SO-IPA Strategic RD&E investment priority areas:
2. Spatial stock structure and movement dynamics for key species;
5. Assess and determine a wide range of ecological impacts;
11. Improving efficiencies in assessment methodologies and fisheries management taking into account both national and international aspects of the Kerguelen Plateau region;
12. Scope the research, exploration and development of new fisheries.
1. An updated estimation of Australia’s bottom fishing footprint using approved fishing gear types (trawl, dropline, longline) and a risk assessment of significant adverse impacts on VMEs (vulnerable marine ecosystems) by Australian vessels using these gear types in the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) Area.
2. A risk assessment of significant adverse impacts on VMEs (vulnerable marine ecosystems) by Australian vessels using traps in the SIOFA Area.
3. Deliver the BFIA to the SIOFA SC5 meeting in La Réunion, March-April 2019.
4. Achieve approval of Australia's updated BFIA by the SIOFA SC5 meeting.
Final report
ISBN:
978-1-876934-41-5
Authors:
Dirk Welsford
Philippe Ziegler
Dale Maschette and Mike Sumner
Final Report
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2020-11-01
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1.82 MB
2019-155-DLD.pdf
This project by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) has updated Australia’s bottom fishing impact assessment for the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) area. The historic Australian fishing footprint was revised to include:
- A small amount of fishing effort which had not been included in the original footprint presented to SIOFA (Williams et al. 2011; Delegation of Australia 2018); and
- Updated bathymetric data for the entire SIOFA area.
In addition, an assessment was conducted of Australia’s intention to undertake fishing using integrated weight longline to target Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) on William’s Ridge, according to SIOFA CMM 2019/05, and potting for Spiny Lobsters (Palinurus spp. and Jasus paulensis) within its historical fishing footprint from 2020/21.
- A small amount of fishing effort which had not been included in the original footprint presented to SIOFA (Williams et al. 2011; Delegation of Australia 2018); and
- Updated bathymetric data for the entire SIOFA area.
In addition, an assessment was conducted of Australia’s intention to undertake fishing using integrated weight longline to target Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) on William’s Ridge, according to SIOFA CMM 2019/05, and potting for Spiny Lobsters (Palinurus spp. and Jasus paulensis) within its historical fishing footprint from 2020/21.
The Australian fishing footprint in the SIOFA area was updated with a small amount of data from trawling and longlining on William’s Ridge in SIOFA Statistical Area 7. Inclusion of the fishing effort from William’s Ridge increased the total area of Australia’s historical fishing footprint in the SIOFA area by 3280 km2 or 1.4%. The overlap of the Australian fishing footprint with the total SIOFA area was 0.85%.
The status and impact of the proposed longline and potting activities on target species (Patagonian Toothfish and Spiny Lobsters), bycatch species and VMEs was assessed. The report recommends monitoring of target, bycatch and VME species, including the collection of biological data and deployment of cameras on longlines and pots, and mitigation measures such as pot limits and move-on rules to avoid high bycatch and VME interaction rates.
Based on the current monitoring, mitigation and management arrangements, including effort limitation under CMM 2019/05 and those recommended here, the residual risk of the proposed Australian fishing activities in the SIOFA area causing or contributing to Significant Adverse Impacts (SAI) to stocks of Patagonian Toothfish, Spiny Lobsters, associated bycatch species or VME was considered to be low.
The status and impact of the proposed longline and potting activities on target species (Patagonian Toothfish and Spiny Lobsters), bycatch species and VMEs was assessed. The report recommends monitoring of target, bycatch and VME species, including the collection of biological data and deployment of cameras on longlines and pots, and mitigation measures such as pot limits and move-on rules to avoid high bycatch and VME interaction rates.
Based on the current monitoring, mitigation and management arrangements, including effort limitation under CMM 2019/05 and those recommended here, the residual risk of the proposed Australian fishing activities in the SIOFA area causing or contributing to Significant Adverse Impacts (SAI) to stocks of Patagonian Toothfish, Spiny Lobsters, associated bycatch species or VME was considered to be low.
PROJECT NUMBER
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2003-078
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
Recfish Australia
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