Dr. Paw Dalgaard of the Danish Technical University is internationally recognised for his work on microbial quality, spoilage and safety of fish. His research studies are made accessible to industry through internet software that can be used to predict the growth of bacteria of interest on seafood...
This project commenced in July 1987, with the cooperation of various sections of the fishing industry, including oyster growers and processors, salmonid farmers, and producers of value added products.
For each of the products investigated, the basic research method has been to determine the...
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a bacterial species indigenous to marine environments and can accumulate in oysters. Some V. parahaemolyticus strains are pathogenic and seafoodborne outbreaks are observed worldwide. This pathogen can reach infectious levels in oysters if post-harvest temperatures are not...
This final report on the project describes data on stomach contents of major fish predators of the euphausiid Nyctiphanes australis.
The study has concluded that: size and stock of krill and its production can be calculated with some degree of confidence; major predators of adult krill can be...
This project is a desk top study to critically evaluate the traceability and freshness indicator technologies that are relevant to the Australian seafood industry. This report will serve as the foundation for future studies within the Seafood CRC that will integrate relevant technologies, foster...