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2014-03-01

Oyster health on international agenda

Photo: Brad Collis By Wayne O’Connor The detection and spread of a more virulent strain of Ostreid herpes virus (OsHV 1 μvar), which causes Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome, was a particular concern highlighted at the World Oyster Society’s 5th International Oyster Symposium held in...
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2014-03-01

Achievements and challenges 2012–13

The FRDC’s annual report highlights progress in several industry areas while identifying challenges for the future Overall, Australia’s fishing and aquaculture industry continues to demonstrate a high level of performance, stewardship and focus on best practice. Despite this, the community...
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Back to school for NSW fishers

An FRDC-funded program facilitating an introduction to the seafood industry for schoolchildren has provided benefits to schools and professional fishers alike Inspired by their visit with professional fishers Paul and Richie Bagnato at Sydney Fish Market, students from Glebe Public School in...
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Shared perspectives broaden leadership skills

NSILP graduates Kelly Buchanan (left) and Bruce Davey (right) with program co-ordinator Chris Calogeras. By Catherine Norwood Now in its 14th year, the National Seafood Industry Leadership Program (NSILP) is going from strength to strength, with graduates taking leadership roles in a number...
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Investigation success no fluke

Mysterious deaths and million-dollar losses brought together a highly focused team of experts and supporters to track down the culprits responsible for jeopardising the Southern Bluefin Tuna industry By Karin Derkley Rounding up the year’s quota of Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii)...
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Dished up: rediscovering seaweed links in food chain

Algae is one of the rising stars on the aquaculture horizon, but scientist Pia Winberg has been working to consolidate its role as an essential link in sustainable food production for more than a decade By Rose Yeoman Nick Savva, manager at the AbTas abalone farm in Clarence Point, Tasmania,...
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Pristine waters, pristine oysters

By Julie Haldane Coffin Bay is a quiet coastal town on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. In the summer months the town’s resident population of 650 swells to about 4000, with the influx of tourists keen to experience the region’s rugged national parks and the tranquil, pure waters of Coffin...
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Indigenous customs add to discovery experience

Recording customary fishing techniques provides new tools for sharing stories and teaching the wider public about traditional practices By Ilaria Catizone Angela Jeffery with Wadawurrung Elder Bryon Powell conducting a traditional smoking ceremony. Photo: Fisheries Victoria...
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Fuel for the future

The diverse potential of algae across fuel and food production industries should make them a top priority for research and development globally Illustration: Paul Dickenson By Alexandra Roginski A dramatically expanded algal aquaculture industry could secure Australia’s transport...
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2014-03-01

In brief

Recfishing recruits young leaders The peak recreational fishing organisations in Victoria and South Australia are actively expanding the pool of potential leaders for the sector, with a recent leadership course targeting younger recreational fishers. VRFish and RecFish SA joined forces to...
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