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Tactical Research Fund: Development of a plan to address national needs for recreational fishing data for fisheries management and development
Project number:
2008-042
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$49,049.10
Principal Investigator:
Anthony M. Hurst
Organisation:
Agriculture Victoria
Project start/end date:
18 May 2008
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30 Nov 2008
Contact:
FRDC
Governments and industry have recognised the importance and potential for further development of the recreational fishing sector. However, to increase and measure the social and economic values of the sector, and to ensure sustainability of the fisheries, there is a need to effectively and efficiently collect, curate and share appropriate recreational fisheries data. A systematic national approach to the collection and management of recreational fisheries data would also assist with the management of the sector and prediction of the impacts of regulatory decisions and program implementation.
A systematic and coordinated approach to the collection and sharing of recreational fisheries data for fisheries management and industry development are common themes in the:
- FRDC research and development plan to 2010
- Australian Fisheries Management Forum (AFMF) 2006-2008 research priorities
- 2006 State of the Marine Environment Report (SOMER2006)
- Fisheries Statistics Working Group’s “strategy to improve the quality, comparability and availability of fisheries data and statistics in Australia”.
The approach proposed here recognises that the 2000 National Recreational and Indigenous Fishing Survey provided information that, while useful and widely used, did not address many industry and government needs and is unlikely to be repeated. As a result, each jurisdiction is independently collecting recreational fisheries data for stock assessment, resource allocation and other management requirements.
Late in 2006, all jurisdictions and industry agreed on the need for a coordinated national approach to collection of recreational fisheries data. Since then AFMF’s Science and Research Sub-committee has been liaising with Recfish Australia and Recfishing Research (FRDC 2007/227) concerning a national approach to data collection and management that meets the needs of government and industry. There is strong support for the development of a national recreational fisheries data plan based on the respective and combined needs of government and industry stakeholders.
1. To develop a national plan for the efficient and effective collection and management of recreational fisheries data for Government and industry.
Final report
ISBN:
978-1-74217-333-7
Author:
Anthony Hurst
PROJECT NUMBER
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2022-152
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
SPECIES
Catch the Drift - Leadership and development training for the next generation in the commercial fishing and aquaculture industries
Project number:
2016-401
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$113,635.00
Principal Investigator:
Jill Briggs
Organisation:
Affectus Pty Ltd
Project start/end date:
31 May 2016
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28 Dec 2017
Contact:
FRDC
There are considerable leadership capacity building opportunities throughout the Australian seafood industry and community however it must be noted that these opportunities are delivered in a manner that may be perceived as difficult to access and focused on national issues. Considering this the VICFRAB has identified a need. The need is that within the Victoria seafood industry research, industry consultation and a the provision of a pilot leadership learning opportunity targeting young people across the state, from those already working in the commercial fishing and aquaculture industries to those who have completed a university degree should be developed and delivered.
This project will address strategic directions outlined in the Seafood Industry Victoria (SIV) Strategic Plan with the focus people and leadership. SIV has 8 objectives, centered on the themes of leadership and innovation, member service, business growth, people, fiscal responsibility and operational issues.
The project will also respond to Fisheries Victoria Victorian Aquaculture Strategy Action Plan that outlines the importance of capacity building and communication opportunities. Also throughout the Victoria Fisheries management plans for the commercial fisheries consultation and representation are mentioned which requires industry people to have the skills to lead the industry during both forms of engagement.
1. To establish the leadership skills gap for the commercial and aquaculture sectors of the Victoria seafood industry
2. To develop a leadership program for two regional locations and address the skills gap
3. To deliver the two regional leadership programs
4. To support the program participants in the above programs
5. To create strong network and leadership succession opportunities for the Victoria seafood commercial and aquaculture sectors
6. To develop and deliver a project evaluation process at the conclusion of the project
Final report
ISBN:
978-0-9872781-5-9
Author:
Jill Briggs
Final Report
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2018-10-01
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1.43 MB
2016-401-DLD.pdf
Catch the Drift (CTD)was successfully completed in October 2018 with the completion of the stakeholder survey. The project delivered three CTD programs within the scheduled timeframe, meeting the expected requested participant numbers.
Additionally, due to the success of the first two regional programs and in response to a request from the Victorian seafood community, a third leadership program was delivered. Forty-five (45) individuals registered for the three programs which met the funders expectations from across a number of sectors. Of the 45 participants, 29 were men and 16 women. There was also diversity in the ages and cultures represented.
The CTD participants are well placed to ensure positive change occurs for industry and are all poised to take on new opportunities. Program evaluation found that the participants and stakeholders consulted identified that the CTD achieved strong outcomes for participants and already there is evidence that the industry is being rewarded with positive outcomes.
CTD has delivered high valued outcomes for Victorian seafood industry and participants and met its objectives.
The CTD participants are well placed to ensure positive change occurs for industry and are all poised to take on new opportunities. Program evaluation found that the participants and stakeholders consulted identified that the CTD achieved strong outcomes for participants and already there is evidence that the industry is being rewarded with positive outcomes.
CTD has delivered high valued outcomes for Victorian seafood industry and participants and met its objectives.
Framework for valuing fisheries resource use - summary booklet and Snapshot "From Antarctica to the tropics: a snapshot of the Australian fishing industry 1999"
Project number:
1998-165.90
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$49,089.00
Principal Investigator:
Kylie Dunstan
Organisation:
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
Project start/end date:
11 Nov 1998
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12 Aug 2005
Contact:
FRDC
Brochure
Project products
Improve echo sounder and sonar performance in Australian prawn fisheries
Project number:
1978-048
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$0.00
Organisation:
Curtin University
Project start/end date:
28 Dec 1979
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31 Dec 1979
Contact:
FRDC
1. Develop and field test a twin beam sounder and automatic target alarm system.
2. Increase beam coverage and facilitate target school location in the Gulf of Carpentaria banana prawn fishery
Final report
Author:
Dr J.D. Penrose
Final Report
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1979-12-31
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363.96 KB
1978-048-DLD.pdf
This report deals with the operation of the twin sounder installation, referred to in earlier project reports, during 1979. For the period 1978/79 a grant of $2,750 was recommended for building and testing the prototype device. In order to meet construction deadlines on the vessel "Territory Chief" it was necessary to build and install the sounder system by late 1977, as outlined in the last report to the Fishing Industry Research Committee.
That report also dealt with the system performance during the 1978 banana prawn season. The present report covers work done during the 1979 season in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Increased economic efficiency for the Western Rocklobster Fishery through improved pot design
Project number:
2007-250
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$135,453.72
Principal Investigator:
Dexter Davies
Organisation:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
Project start/end date:
18 Oct 2007
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30 Jun 2009
Contact:
FRDC
SPECIES
Given the current cost-price squeeze, the WA FRAB and the WRL Industry have highlighted business improvement/cost competitiveness within the fishing industry as a priority for research. For the WRL fishery, this situation has resulted primarily from a relatively static beach price for lobster and increasing fuel, labour and other input costs. A major driver for input costs in this fishery is the number of pot lifts, which is currently about 10 million annually, equating to a total cost of ~$60 million (average cost per potlift - $6.00). This is one area where input costs may be reduced.
The fishery currently has strict controls on the pot characteristics to maintain equity among participants and to ensure exploitation rates remain constant. By improving the catching efficiency of the pots the same annual landings could be achieved with a far lower number of pot lifts. For example, an increase in the fishing efficiency of a lobster pot by 10-20% would reduce pot lifts by 10-20% and return to the industry a minimum cost saving in excess of $3-6 million annually. An industry based working group will aim to develop more efficient pots which will provide additional cost savings in fuel and bait usage.
The decision to use more efficient pots could be undertaken at an individual fisher level, but this requires robust conversion rates for any modified design(s) to ensure that the integrity of the fishery's input based management system is not compromised.
1. To provide industry with the blueprint(s) of one or many pots that catch target size western rocklobster in a more efficient manner
2. To provide industry with estimates of the cost savings that would be achieved in the the WRLF through the adoption of a more efficient pot
3. To optimise the economic efficiency of industry stakeholders without adversely affecting the exploitation rate
Final report
PROJECT NUMBER
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2013-064
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
Colin Buxton and Associates
Tactical Research Fund: Assessing alternative fishing seasons for red-legged banana prawns in the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf and future directions for collaborative research for NPF Industry Pty Ltd
Project number:
2008-102
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$73,181.68
Principal Investigator:
Jeremy D. Prince
Organisation:
Murdoch University
Project start/end date:
29 Nov 2009
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29 Apr 2010
Contact:
FRDC
Until recently management of prawns in the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf (JBG) has been a “byproduct” of measures designed for other NPF stocks. In recent years, the JBG has been fished with the two seasonal openings (April to June, August to November), however in 2007 this arrangement changed, and fishing has only been allowed August to November. The rationale of this change was to see if average size of prawns, and total value of the catch could be increased. However, no clear objectives, performance measures or monitoring system were established to evaluate whether this was achieved.
Little targeted research has been carried out on red-legged banana prawns (Penaeus indicus), the main JBG species. In recent years only rudimentary catch and effort, and commercial grading data have been collected. Even this has not been subject to systematic analysis. In these circumstances anecdotal accounts of recent trends can be argued to support five plausible explanations with differing management implications:
1. The late season has optimized value of production.
2. Value is being forfeited because the season is too late and peak annual biomass is being missed.
3. Value is being forfeited because poor weather late in the year and other fishing commitments prevent limit boats days in the JBG.
4. The late season intensifies fishing on the aggregated spawning biomass risking recruitment over-fishing.
5. Natural variability has produced lower catches than normal.
The NPF Industry Pty Ltd needs its discussion of management in the JBG, and other localized stocks, to be based on sound scientific data. The immediate need is to provide a scientific basis for discussions about the 2010 season, which will occur in late 2009. The medium term need is for NPF Industry Pty Ltd develop its capacity to conduct cost-effective data collection programs.
1. Collect and review all existing data and research results for the JBG red-legged banana prawn stock.
2. Develop a preliminary assessment of the JBG red-legged banana prawn stock focusing on how yields, catch rates and production costs might be optimized in the medium and long term.
3. Conduct an initial sensitivity analysis using the preliminary assessment model to identify critical gaps in the knowledge needed to optimize red-legged banana prawn production in the JBG.
4. Identify data that would be most valuable for industry to collect
5. Present these analyses and findings to an industry meeting to develop a systematic approach to optimising the value of red-legged banana prawns from the JBG.
Final report
Author:
Jeremy Prince
Final Report
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2017-09-29
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2.65 MB
2008-102-DLD.pdf
To enhance its profitability, NPF Industry Pty Ltd needs to develop its capacity to gather key stock status data for each of its stocks so that simple bio-economic models can be developed and used to assess and potentially optimize the value of component NPF stocks. The NPF Industry Pty Ltd needs its discussion of management policy for localized stocks to be based on sound scientific data. This project started developing the capacity of NPF Industry Pty Ltd to support science based discussions of management by synthesizing the existing data for the red-leg banana prawn (Penaeus indicus) stock in the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf (JBG) and developing initial, simple bioeconomic models for the stock.
Echo sounder, sonar and radar operators and navigation course
Project number:
1979-031
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$0.00
Organisation:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW)
Project start/end date:
27 Jun 1980
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29 Jun 1980
Contact:
FRDC
1. In conjunction with NSW Fisheries, Sydney Technical College and Australian Maritime College,
2. provide training in principals & operations of echo sounding, netsondes & sonar
interpret echograms & sonargrams
application & operation of radar
elementary navigation
Final report
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