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People development program: 2010 FRDC International Travel Bursary – Helen Cribb – 17th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species.

Project number: 2008-314.21
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $6,000.00
Principal Investigator: Helen Cribb
Organisation: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (NT)
Project start/end date: 30 Jun 2010 - 22 Dec 2010
Contact:
FRDC

Need

The introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in freshwater and marine environments is a worldwide problem that is increasing in frequency. There are various pathways by which non-indigenous species are introduced and cause significant damage to coastal and freshwater ecosystems, and to the economies that depend upon them.

With increased development, population growth, and vessel traffic, opportunities for the introduction and establishment of invasive species to Northern Territory waterways are increasing. Industries threatened include commercial and recreational fishing, aquaculture, port services, shipping and tourism. Challenges associated with addressing these risks include the need to respond to changing risk factors; unregulated or illegal vessel activity; and remote locations.

The International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species is held annually and is the most comprehensive international forum for the review of scientific knowledge; presentation of research; introduction of technological developments for prevention, monitoring and control; and discussion of policy, legislation and outreach initiatives to raise awareness of the impacts of aquatic invasive species and prevent new introductions.

Attendance at the conference will provide opportunities for cooperation and collaboration, and allow the Territory to benefit from the latest knowledge and experience of researchers and managers worldwide in the development and implementation of local programs to address emerging risks.

It is also intended to visit the Great Lakes region to learn from local experiences with the invasive Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), and the management, control and monitoring of this species.

Objectives

1. Gather information about invasive species prevention, management and emergency response strategies overseas.
2. Learn from experiences with the zebra mussel establishment and spread in the Great Lakes region.
3. Apply the knowledge gained from objectives 1 and 2 to aquatic biosecurity strategies in the Northern Territory.
4. Disseminate knowledge gained from objectives 1 and 2 to national committees including the National Introduced Marine Pest Coordination Group and the Consultative Committee on Introduced Marine Pest Emergencies.
5. Present a paper to the ICAIS conference on marine pest threats, vectors and management strategies in the Northern Territory (if abstract is accepted).
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-075
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

National Workshop to develop a regional collaborative plan to control the invasive Longspined Sea Urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii)

The 2023 National Centrostephanus Workshop was convened by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania. The workshop brought together 130 representatives from industry, government, research, Aboriginal communities, recreational fishing groups, and the community to: • Identify...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE TAS)
Environment
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2003-402
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Identification of natural mudworm species in South Australian Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) stocks

Under a joint arrangement between Seafood Services Australia (SSA) and the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC), a project was developed to investigate mudworm in South Australia. A minor mudworm survey was carried out in which between one and three dozen oysters from seven different...
ORGANISATION:
South Australian Oyster Research Council Pty Ltd (SAORC)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-127
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

NCCP: defining best practice for viral susceptibility testing of non-target species to Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 -a discussion paper based on systematic quantitative literature reviews

This report based on systematic quantitative literature reviews aims to identify best practice for testing to determine the viral susceptibility of non-target species to CyHV-3. 
ORGANISATION:
University of Adelaide Roseworthy Campus
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