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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-101
DATE START/END: 30 DEC 2004 - 15 SEP 2007

ESD Reporting and Assessment Subprogram: review of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for fisheries ESD and EBFM in Australia

There has been increasing focus and emphasis on the ecological sustainability of human development, including development involving fisheries, in the last several decades. But in the last decade a potentially confusing range of different names and concepts are being used to describe and guide this....
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-097
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2022 - 30 OCT 2022

Environmental risk factors that may contribute to vibrio outbreaks - A South Australian case study

Vibrio species are naturally occurring bacteria that are widely distributed in marine and estuarine environments throughout the world. Although the majority of Vibrio species are considered non-pathogenic to humans, some have been associated with human illness. Globally, vibrios are the leading...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
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2015-06-01

Oyster growers invest in genetic POMS resistance

As a devastating disease spreads from French Pacific Oyster farms to the rest of the world, an Australian industry-based R&D company is preparing to defend against inevitable incursions Making use of ASI breeding improvements: (from left) Ian, Anna and Thomas Duthie on the water at...
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2014-12-01

Cooperative course for rocklobster industry

Stock assessments, new technology, biotoxin warnings and international marketing were all on the agenda for rocklobster industry participants attending the 8th Rock Lobster Congress in Sydney in September By Daryl Sykes Tagging is part of efforts to monitor and rebuild the NSW rocklobster...
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2019-09-01

Focused on fish for the future

As a leading fisheries ‘knowledge broker’ and scientist, Ian Knuckey says the active involvement of fishers from all sectors is essential to improve resource management and ensure a sustainable future for fisheries By Elisabeth Howie Ian Knuckey Photo: Craig Watson What does...
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2018-06-01

On-country fishing brings broader benefits

Fresh food and community pride are two of the benefits that come with the opportunity to expand fishing activities for the Northern Territory’s remote coastal Indigenous communities Don Wilton with a great catch at Nardilmuk. Photos: Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation By Annabel Boyer In...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-080
DATE START/END: 9 FEB 2023 - 30 APR 2024

Developing capability and capacity for seafood international trade in new and existing markets

The seafood industry is involved in the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group Market Expansion Initiative, lead by SIA, funded through the Agricultural Trade and Market Access Corporation (ATMAC) program. The RDCs involved in the project include MLA, Dairy Australia, Wine Australia, Hort...
ORGANISATION:
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-116
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2017 - 29 JUN 2018

Development of a 5-year sector and NT Strategic Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Plan for Northern Territory fisheries and aquaculture based on priority needs of major stakeholder sectors

As part of its recent review, the FRDC revised the operations of the various RACs. Amongst other matters, this involved the appointment of FRDC staff to provide Executive support to each RAC and a requirement for each RAC to develop a Strategic Plan for the jurisdiction to provide guidance on RD&E...
ORGANISATION:
Fishwell Consulting Pty Ltd
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2015-09-01

Delivering to the public on key challenges

Research, development and extension priorities for the next five years aim to ensure Australian fishing and aquaculture measure up to rising expectations for sustainable and ethical behaviour, while optimising the use of our natural resources The FRDC’s new Research, Development and Extension...
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-152
DATE START/END: 16 JUL 2017 - 30 DEC 2018

NCCP: Building community support for carp control: understanding community and stakeholder attitudes and assessing social effects

The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) is a critical program that is assessing the potential benefits and costs of proposed release of the carp herpes virus and other carp control measures. The carp control measures developed in the Plan will be delivered over a large geographic area and in rivers...
ORGANISATION:
University of Canberra
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2005-308
DATE START/END: 19 APR 2006 - 1 OCT 2007

Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries research & development and strategic plan

There are major commercial prawn fisheries in South Australia, Western Australia, the Comonwealth, New South Wales and Queensland as well as a minor fishery in Victoria. Total catches from these states being around 23 000t in 2003/04 with a total value of $300m making it the second most valuable...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries Ltd (ACPF)
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2013-06-01

United for the love of prawns

In the face of competition from imports, the Australian prawn industry – both fishers and farmers – is coming together to support a national marketing campaign By Helen Jenkins Photo: iStockPhoto.com In the not-too-distant past, Australian prawn fishers and farmers were seen as fierce...
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2014-09-01

Urchin control

Early warning and a proactive approach are helping Tasmania find solutions to its emerging sea urchin problem Long-spined sea urchins grazing on reefs in Wineglass Bay, Tasmania By Emma Flukes and Sean Tracey Since the establishment of the long-spined sea urchin, Centrostephanus...
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2016-03-01

New ocean "property" to increase production

Proof-of-concept research in Tasmania is investigating the possibility of artificial reefs to increase high-value seafood production An artist’s impression of what a seasteading community might look like, part of a vision to make greater use of the world’s marine resources. Image:...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-904
DATE START/END: 31 JAN 2009 - 29 MAY 2009

Seafood CRC: benefit-cost analysis of marker assisted selection in Australian aquaculture species

Both a strains performance in the face of disease, and its product eating quality, have large economic effects on aquaculture industries worldwide. Genetic variation for disease resistance and meat quality traits have been found, but such traits are often complex to understand and measure....
ORGANISATION:
Flinders University
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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...
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2015-12-01

Seafood marketing: it's about the whole picture

Improving community perceptions and seafood prices is the aim of new research to make Australian fisheries and aquaculture more profitable By Peter Horvat Marketing to a consumer and selling at a premium price is very simple: if you have the right product, at the right price, available at the...
Industry
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DATE:
2022-11-24

Gearing up for the future

The search for fishing gear that is both ecologically and economically sustainable is not easy, but continuing data collection is helping fishery managers make more informed decisions. By Claire Crawford Finding fishing gear that optimises catches while reducing...
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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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2014-12-01

Innovative thinking to keep birds at bay

Whether they use colour, water, movement or noise, fishers are working to develop new options to keep seabirds at a safe distance from their vessels A gentle shower keeps birds away from the trawl net warp wires. Photo: Catherine Norwood By Catherine Norwood There’s a gentle shower...
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