The Australian Seafood Industry operates in a diverse and dynamic environment and although the volume produced in Australia is small by world standards, the value and quality of our product and sustainability of our practices are globally recognized. For the Seafood Industry to continue to be a world leader in seafood production and quality there must be an opportunity to learn from each other and plan for the future.
The role of Seafood Directions is to provide a significant opportunity for fisheries researchers, fisheries managers and others who work in support of the industry, to examine key contemporary and strategic issues and develop blueprints that will ensure a sustainable, profitable and socially resilient seafood industry in Australia.As stated previously, this function of Seafood Directions is particularly valuable in the absence of a National Peak Body representing the interests of the Australian Seafood Industry as a whole.

The need for Seafood Directions is indicated by the ongoing support of key stakeholders of the seafood industry , as is evident by the level of industry sponsorship and attendance at the conference series.

The aim of the review of is to assist the FRDC evaluate its people development program, with a view to informing future direction and management of its investment in this area.
It is proposed to engage a consultant to assist the FRDC understand the strengths and weaknesses of the current program, and plan for future management and activities.
This activity does not include a benefit cost analysis of investment in R&D projects, as this is a separate piece of research currently being undertaken.
Australia’s fishing industry comprises commercial aquaculture and wild catch fishing, recreational fishing and Indigenous customary fishing. Stakeholders include all those sectors of industry, the Australian Government, fisheries managers, research providers and communicators, conservation groups, and the community.