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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-037
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Sustaining productivity of tropical red snappers using new monitoring and reference points

Australia’s tropical snapper fisheries harvest six main Lutjanid species. They are the Crimson, Saddletail, and Goldband snappers, Red Emperor, Golden snapper and Mangrove Jack. These fish live up to 40 years of age, weigh up to five to ten kilograms and are highly valued for commercial...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-207
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Management of ‘tough fish syndrome’ in tropical Saddletail Snapper to re-instill market confidence

A major achievement of this research is the confirmation of fish age being the primary driver of toughness in cooked Saddletail snapper flesh. Knowing the cause provides confidence to develop solutions and make business decisions for the reef fish fisheries. The influence of other fish physiological...
ORGANISATION:
Northern Territory Seafood Council (NTSC)