5,905 results
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2018-03-01

The pioneers

Gloria Jones and her daughter Christine Jackson are at the forefront of environmental and industry advances, and paving the way for women in fishing Australia-wide to be heard By Melissa Marino Gloria Jones was 19 years old when she moved with her fourth-generation fisher husband, Henry,...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2018-03-01

Building better boats

The latest additions to Australia’s fishing fleet are lighter and faster, and have more capacity and improved working conditions The Austral Hunter, Austral Fisheries’ new prawn trawler. Photo: Austral By Ilaria Catizone Increased confidence in the future of the Australian fishing sector...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2018-03-01

The dry argument

Rising demand for high-quality product includes a focus on processing and preparation techniques to optimise flavour, shelf life and handling By Andrew Cooke Given that fish spend their entire lives in water, it may come as a surprise that they can be badly affected by the same...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2018-03-01

In brief

Join INVENTA aquaculture opportunity audit What are the next big opportunities in aquaculture? More than 90 species have been investigated in the past few decades but only a few have led to commercial outcomes. The FRDC and CSIRO are conducting a joint audit of related Australian and...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2018-03-01

Promotional possibilities for fishing and seafood

Seafood and fishing industry stakeholders have welcomed legislative changes that will allow the FRDC to take on the marketing and promotion of Australia’s world-class fish and seafood produce, and promote recreational fishing or even the world-leading management practices that underpin its...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2018-03-01

Fish biology and freshwater science join forces

Improved science and greater collaboration in research and management can emerge from opportunities for scientists and managers from different fields to share their work By Catherine Norwood The Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB) will hold its 40th annual conference this year at the...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2018-03-01

Common approach to clearer language

By Catherine Norwood The meaning of terms such as ‘sustainability’, ‘responsible fishing’, ‘fully fished’ and ‘overfished’ is often unclear to members of the general public, and also to those within the fishing industry and seafood supply chain. Seafood Services Australia (SSA), in...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2018-03-01

FISH Vol 26 1

FISH is the official newsletter of the Fisheries Research & Development Corporation. It is published quarterly in March, June, September and December. The hard copy version is distributed widely throughout the industry via direct mail. To obtain a hard copy of "FISH", please fill in your details...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2017-12-01

Cultural change at sea

A proactive approach to building relationships and collaborative research are part of Kyri Toumazos’s style in improving respect for the commercial seafood sector and enhancing its prospects Kyri Toumazos Photo: Jacqui Way Fishing is a longstanding tradition in the Mediterranean nation of...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2017-12-01

Emerging leaders target collaboration

New perspectives and broader communication were themes at this year’s seafood leadership program By Catherine Norwood 2017 NSILP graduates celebrate a great six months. Standing (from left):Tiger Davey, program facilitator Chris Calogeras, Michael Tropiano, Meredith Epp, Justin Holgate, Emily...
View Quicklinks