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2015-09-01

How to train your fish

Fish ranching with sound was among the diverse range of future possibilities presented at the WAS 2015 conference A floating platform equipped with nets on a reservoir in Israel harvests fish trained to come to the sound of a buzzer. Photo: Boaz Zion By Catherine Norwood People and dogs...
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2015-09-01

A decade of excellence in culinary connections

There is nothing like seeing fish caught firsthand to understand the effort that goes into producing the best-quality product with the lowest impact For consumers and chefs, connecting with primary producers is a growing trend, powered by media and TV shows such as MasterChef. But the FRDC has...
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Growers sign on to premium oyster service

Creating direct access from farms to restaurants is providing growers with greater returns and the opportunity to showcase their best oysters Directors of Signature Oysters Mick Daw (left) and Ewan McAsh aim to put more fresh premium oysters into restaurants around Australia. By Catherine...
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2015-09-01

Seafood CRC farewell

The Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre (Seafood CRC) officially opened for business on 6 August 2007 and the agreement with the Australian Government ended on the 30 June 2015. The FRDC was the largest partner investor in the Seafood CRC contributing about $31 million over the past eight...
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Wine month revellers get a taste for oysters

Aussie Wine Month provided the opportunity for a range of local oysters to shine, showcasing distinct regional flavours Customers enjoying freshly shucked, unrinsed oysters. Photos: Wine Australia It is the first week of May and Australia Square in Sydney’s CBD is bustling with activity;...
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The transformer

Connecting with the community is a crucial part of Damien Bell’s efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability and social acceptability of his fishery By Melissa Marino Damien Bell fishes for Blue Swimmer Crab, Sea Mullet and Yellowfin Whiting in the Peel-Harvey Estuarine Fishery. When...
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Flatfish spearhead South Korea's aquaculture exports

As host of the World Aquaculture Society’s 2015 annual conference, South Korea profiled the successes and challenges of its industry Often served raw, Olive Flounder is the iconic species of the South Korean aquaculture industry, and was a feature of the menus during the international...
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Making the most of rock lobster resources

Strategies to optimise use of fishery resources and adapt to changing industry conditions were a key focus of the biennial Trans-Tasman Rock Lobster Industry Conference By Natasha Prokop The Chinese market for Australian rock lobster is booming, underpinning good returns in all state rock...
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Nostalgia underpins restocking efforts

A new wave of support for recreational fishing, combined with technological advances, is allowing more native species to be cultured as part of stock-enhancement initiatives A family prawning on the Swan River, Western Australia. Photo: Stewart Allen By Natasha Prokop The Western...
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2015-09-01

Students catch onto fisheries lessons

The new national curriculum requires school students to learn about Australian fisheries, and new resources are making it as easy as possible for teachers Amid the growing disconnect between Australia’s population and the source of its food and fibre, agencies involved in primary industry...
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