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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-019
DATE START/END: 30 JUL 2004 - 28 MAY 2008

Towards optimising the spatial scale of abalone fishery management

Most abalone fisheries around the world are managed over large spatial scales (100-1000s km), despite the disaggregate structure of abalone stocks (Slucanowski 1984), the considerable spatial variation in biological parameters (McShane 1995) and the likely limited dispersal of abalone larvae (Nash...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
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2019-09-01

Aquaculture’s ancient roots recognised

One of Australia’s oldest and most extensive Indigenous aquaculture sites has received World Heritage recognition By Gio Braidotti Tae Rak channel and holding pond. © Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation Amillennia-old aquaculture system set within...
People
Industry
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-026
DATE START/END: 31 AUG 2013 - 16 OCT 2016

Can commercial harvest of long-spined sea urchins reduce the impact of urchin grazing on abalone and lobster fisheries?

Expansion of the long-spined sea urchin Centrostephanus rodgersii southwards from southern New South Wales, through Eastern Victoria, the Bass Strait Islands to the Tasman Peninsular has occurred over the past few decades, with localised destructive consequences for subtidal habitat and associated...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
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2015-06-01

Tropical sanctuary for elusive riverine species

Researchers have braved the dangers of remote northern locations – and fish with sharp teeth – to learn more about the health of Australia’s rare sawfish and river shark populations By Briena Barrett, Communications coordinator, NERP Northern Australia Hub Australia’s tropical rivers,...
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DATE:
2023-08-31

Stakeholder Briefing August 2023

Annual Operational Plan 2023-24 FRDC’s Annual Operational Plan (AOP) 2023-24 details how FRDC will deliver on the fourth year of the R&D Plan 2020-25 and contribute to the 2030 vision of a: collaborative, vibrant fishing and aquaculture, creating diverse benefits from aquatic resources...
Industry
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2018-06-01

FRDC sponsors innovation competition

Fostering innovation and greater productivity in Australia’s fishing sector is the aim of an event that connects innovators with the investment to make their ideas a reality Improved catch methods, aquaculture innovation and new seafood products are among the focal points of a new Australian...
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2017-06-01

Mix 'n' match

Trawlers fishing the Clarence River near Maclean NSW, for prawns. Photo: Wade Labe Fisher experiences will play a crucial role in extending the use of new gear designed to reduce prawn trawl bycatch and improve fleet efficiency By Catherine Norwood After more than 20 years of...
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-731
DATE START/END: 31 MAY 2009 - 30 DEC 2011

SCRC: The Australian Seafood Diet for Intergenerational Health: Development of a healthy high Australian seafood diet that will be acceptable to women of child-bearing age.(PhD student Lily Chan)

Consumers are advised to eat more fish for a range of health benefits, including for growth and development, protection against heart disease and lowering of plasma triglycerides. However, there are some caveats in these recommendations for some sub-groups of the population, such as those women who...
ORGANISATION:
Flinders University
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2017-12-01

Story time on ancient coastal trail

The restoration of an Aboriginal trail on the NSW south coast provides the opportunity to celebrate and re-engage the community with ancient sea country connections By Melissa Marino Les Kosez from the Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council tells stories of the area’s history and future on the...
People
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-710
DATE START/END: 14 MAR 2008 - 13 MAR 2011

SCRC: Seafood CRC: PDRS "Benchmarking consumers’ physical and mental availability for seafood products and brands in different buying situations"

Many individuals, companies and industry organisations often express the need to improve the marketing of seafood to consumers. In this context “marketing” refers to a range of activities such as advertisements, promotions, communications, and public relations activities. This applies to...
ORGANISATION:
University of South Australia
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-111
DATE START/END: 20 OCT 2022 - 12 FEB 2026

Addressing uncertainties in the assessment and management of Queensland east coast Spanish Mackerel

The recent stock assessment for Queensland East Coast Spanish mackerel estimated that the stock is at 17% (range from 14-27%) of unfished biomass (Tanimoto et al. 2021), which has resulted in a high level of concern from stakeholders and potential management responses which may cause economic and...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
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2018-09-01

Information transfer to improve prawn harvests

Portside workshops have generated interest from prawn fishers in gear changes to reduce fishing impact and increase prawn catches Checking gear at a NSW workshop. Photo: NSW Professional Fishermen’s Association By Catherine Norwood Australia’s prawn fishers are keen to trial...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-210
DATE START/END: 16 JUN 2004 - 30 JUN 2008

Aquafin CRC - Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Subprogram: use of immunomodulation to improve fish performance in Australian temperate water finfish aquaculture

Project background Finfish aquaculture has been a major success of primary industry in Australia in recent years. Driving this success has been the Atlantic salmon and Southern bluefin tuna (SBT) industries in Tasmania and South Australia respectively. Whilst finfish aquaculture is relatively young...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
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2016-09-01

Fisheries go on the record

New technology and more sophisticated data systems are helping fishers and managers offer greater assurance on sustainable fishing practices By Tom Bicknell The increased complexity of fisheries management and greater scrutiny of the industry overall is leading to an increase in the monitoring...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2006-229
DATE START/END: 13 MAY 2007 - 1 SEP 2008

Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery Industry Development Subprogram: development and implementation of an energy audit process for Australian fishing vessels

Fuel is a vital, but costly, input to seafood production, accounting for up to 50% of the operating costs of a fishing vessel in Australia. An estimated 270 million litres of diesel fuel is currently consumed in Australian fisheries each year, as well as a substantial amount of petrol. Faced...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Maritime College (AMC)
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DATE:
2024-12-17

Discovering the flathead that don't leave home

Research into the dynamics of Rock Flathead (Platycephalus laevigatus) in Victoria’s Corner Inlet fishery has provided surprising new insights into the species which will better inform future fisheries management. By Brad Collis As a popular eating fish across southern Australia,...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2005-401
DATE START/END: 8 OCT 2005 - 1 DEC 2007

A supply chain assessment of marine vibrios in oysters: prevalence, quantification and public health risk.

Introduction Vibrio parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus are marine vibrios that are increasingly associated with disease caused by ingestion of raw, contaminated shellfish harvested from warmer waters (>20°C) (Potasman etal 2003, Clinical Infectious Disease 35:921-928). Infections usually result in...
ORGANISATION:
University of Adelaide
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-041
DATE START/END: 15 DEC 2024 - 24 APR 2028

Targeted research to detect and reduce the impact of Kudoa-Unicapsula-Soft-Flesh Syndrome (KUSFS) in Australian Yellowtail Kingfish and Mahi Mahi.

The myxozoan Kudoa (Myxosporea: Multivalvulida) is a widespread parasite of both wild and cultured fish (Chong, 2022). Other species that infect muscle of fish include the Unicapsula spp. (Miller and Adlard, 2013). The problem it can cause is called myoliquefaction (Marshall et al., 2016) whereby...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Agriculture and Food St Lucia
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DATE:
2023-05-31

Tangible ways that FRDC is progressing reconciliation actions

National Reconciliation Week is upon us, with FRDC acknowledging the deep significance of the seas and waters to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. FRDC and the Indigenous Reference Group have worked together to create the Indigenous Reconciliation Policy, and an Indigenous...
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-082
DATE START/END: 17 JUL 2019 - 29 JUN 2024

Extension and synthesis of key FRDC research areas

The focus of the extension strategy is to take research outputs, extend them to end users who can affect change for adoption which in turn delivers an impact (outcome). The strategy aims to focus on those actors who will facilitate an outcome. The FRDC has endeavoured to align its extension...
ORGANISATION:
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2006-018
DATE START/END: 29 SEP 2006 - 30 SEP 2009

Australian salmon (Arripis trutta): Population structure, reproduction, diet and composition of commercial and recreational catches in NSW

Eastern Australian salmon are important to commercial, recreational and indigenous fishers and their management has been the focus of considerable debate during the past 10 years. They are acknowledged as being a species that is currently under-utilized and anecdotal information indicates that the...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW)
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