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PROJECT NUMBER • 2012-208
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2012 - 30 DEC 2013

The Tasmanian Freshwater Eel Industry - an industry development and directions plan

The Tasmanian freshwater eel industry captures short- and long-finned eels (Anguilla australis and A. reinhardtii) from rivers and freshwater impoundments by predominantly fyke nets. Generally over 95% of the harvest is short-finned eel. The fish are held for a period in holding tanks before being...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-406
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2004 - 30 JUN 2005

Promote best practice and skill development in the seafood industry by conducting a demonstration project at the national WorldSkills event in 2004

The WorldSkills competition is the premier event on the vocational education and training calendar. The competition which involves regional, national and international competitions in various industries promotes skill development in young people and thus the development of the industries which...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Seafood Industry Council (ASIC)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-025
DATE START/END: 28 FEB 2013 - 30 DEC 2014

Assessing post-release survival of Southern Bluefin Tuna from recreational fishing

Following major reduction of the southern bluefin tuna (SBT) stock by commercial fisheries, global efforts are underway to rebuild the population. Alongside the commercial sector, recreational fishing for SBT occurs across most Australian states, with anecdotal evidence suggesting effort is...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2015-037
DATE START/END: 29 FEB 2016 - 30 MAR 2018

Oysters Australia IPA: the use of FRNA bacteriophages for rapid re-opening of growing areas after sewage spills

This project follows a review funded by SafeFish and the NSWFA in 2014 entitled “The potential use of bacteriophages to aid the management of sewage outputs in shellfish growing areas: Systematic review of current literature”. The review was conducted by SARDI and presented at the Australian...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-051
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2017 - 11 DEC 2018

Seafood CRC: Extending biotoxin capability and research in Australia through development of an experimental biotoxin contamination facility to target industry relevant issues

This project was developed in consultation with the abalone, oyster and rock lobster industries in response to a call for project proposals from the ASCRC. Investments made through the ASCRC have had a considerable impact in developing capacity in the area of biotoxins including the development of...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-204
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2019 - 30 MAR 2020

Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation National Recreational Fishing Conference 2019

Following on from the success of the 2012 and 2015 National Recreational Fishing Conferences, the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation was successful in securing a funding grant from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) to deliver a National Recreational Fishing Conference...
ORGANISATION:
Tasmanian Association for Recreational Fishing Inc (TARFish)
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-053
DATE START/END: 31 AUG 2022 - 15 JUN 2023

NSW Taste of Seafood Festivals

As a significant member of the NSW Seafood Community, we would like to invite the FRDC to be part of the Taste of Seafood Festivals being held across NSW in the latter part of 2022 and into 2023. The locations for this year have been confirmed Sydney (linked with the Blessing of the Fleet),...
ORGANISATION:
Professional Fishers Association (PFA)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-210
DATE START/END: 1 DEC 2024 - 2 DEC 2027

Establishing a Sydney Rock Oyster aquaculture industry in the Gippsland Lakes in partnership with the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC)

Sydney Rock Oysters (Saccostrea glomerata) (SRO) naturally occur along the East Coast of Australia from Southern Queensland to Corner Inlet in Eastern Victoria and Flinders Island in Tasmania (Atlas of Living Australia) while there was historically some small-scale SRO aquaculture production in Far...
ORGANISATION:
Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) Queenscliff
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Financial acquittal

DOWNLOAD THE FINANCIAL ACQUITTAL TEMPLATE At the completion of the project, the FRDC requires a financial acquittal. A separate financial statement is required for any Third Party Agreements. Along with your financial acquittal, you will also need to submit a full list of transactions to...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2003-418
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2004 - 30 OCT 2005

Evaluation of the market for dried seafood (revised addition for Australian Seafood Industry) 2004

Having produced the original and only document of its type relating to dried seafood markets from an Australian perspective I continue to gain inquires about the dried seafood market and investment environment in Australia. Inquires at DPI (original Producer) indicates that demand for the...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-303
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2004 - 30 MAR 2007

Contribution to the organisation and publication of ASFB2004 Workshop entitled the “National Symposium on Ecosystem Research and Management of Fisheries”

The Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB) is the professional scientific society for fish and fisheries research in Australia. Each year, ASFB hosts a workshop on a topical issue in Australian fisheries. The workshop for 2004 is entitled the ‘National Symposium on Ecosystem Research and...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2005-082
DATE START/END: 13 APR 2006 - 1 AUG 2006

Determining the impact of environmental variability on the sustainability, fishery dynamics and economic performance of the West Coast Prawn Trawl Fishery

The WCPFA is a small oceanic fishery harvested by 3 vessels and is based exclusively on the Western king prawn (Melicertus latisulcatus). The impetus for the application is the economic hardship faced by industry due to a significant and on-going stock decline of the fishery believed to be...
ORGANISATION:
Spencer Gulf and West Coast Prawn Association (SGWCPA)
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2005-307
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2005 - 30 AUG 2006

International symposium on cephalopod lifecycles: biology, management and conservation

TAFI and IASOS have been invited to host the 7th triennial symposium of the Cephalopod International Advisory Council (CIAC) in February 2006 (letter of support from CIAC President). This is the premier international cephalopod symposium attended by scientists, industry and managers from around the...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-312
DATE START/END: 4 MAY 2008 - 30 NOV 2010

Fostering a partnership between FRDC and MDCA to improve communication of research to the community

Representatives from well established Marine Discovery Centres, now 9 Centres across Australia, have seen the need to educate Australians in understanding the needs of commercial, recreational and indigenous fishers. Our Centres are often quite isolated in terms of support and we believe that...
ORGANISATION:
Marine Discovery Centre Henley Beach
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2011-716
DATE START/END: 31 AUG 2011 - 30 AUG 2013

SCRC: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (SARDI) Quality

An important achievement of the Australian Seafood CRC has been the development of improved capacity for the seafood industry in new product development. An initial area which has been supported was market development research, the results of which have provided an overview of some of the...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-004
DATE START/END: 28 FEB 2013 - 20 FEB 2014

Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram: the Neptune Project- a comprehensive database of Australian aquatic animal pathogens and diseases

Compared to their terrestrial counterparts, the pathogens and diseases of Australia’s aquatic species are in general poorly understood. Aquatic diseases can decimate aquatic animal populations and threaten fisheries and aquaculture, the sustainability of which is an FRDC strategic challenge. To...
ORGANISATION:
Queensland Museum
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-038
DATE START/END: 31 OCT 2017 - 28 SEP 2019

Long-term recovery of trawled marine communities 25 years after the world’s largest adaptive management experiment

Understanding the effects of trawling on seabed habitats is a major issue in Australia and internationally, and is the focus of concern by conservation NGOs and public perceptions about trawl sustainability. These perceptions negatively affect the social licence of fisheries. Consequently...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-058
DATE START/END: 29 SEP 2020 - 29 JUN 2025

Communications Program – Increasing community understanding, trust and acceptance for the Western Rock Lobster industry

Western Rock Lobster (WRL) is an incorporated association that represents the western rock lobster industry. It is the world's first Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fishery and the largest professional fishery in Western Australia. The fishery harvests one species (Panulirus cygnus)...
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-089
DATE START/END: 30 NOV 2023 - 28 OCT 2025

Fisheries Management: From Science to Sustainable Practices (program development)

The Fisheries Capacity Building Network project, led by Ian Knuckey and funded through Department of Water and Environment (DAWE) aims to drive more effective engagement in Commonwealth fisheries management processes by Indigenous, recreational and commercial fisheries representatives and concludes...
ORGANISATION:
Brentwood Kitchens Pty Ltd trading as Jenny Cook Consulting
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-204
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2024 - 1 DEC 2024

Sailing the marine knowledge landscape: Enhancing the discoverability, accessibility, and usability of FRDC investment

Collaboration among research sectors, industry, business, and government is critical for innovation in the marine science space. The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) has received funding from the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) to...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC)
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2024-049
DATE START/END: 28 FEB 2025 - 30 SEP 2025

Exploring semantic search and linking technologies for application on GrowAG platform

AgriFutures growᴬᴳ⋅ is the platform for Australian and global agrifood innovation. Explore research, technology, and commercialisation opportunities in one place. Connect with a diverse ecosystem including researchers, investors, and startups and discover funding avenues, list projects, and engage...
ORGANISATION:
AgriFutures Australia
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DATE:
2024-03-18

March 2024 Open Call for Seaweed RD&E Investment Opportunities

FRDC funding opportunities are now open for researchers and postgraduate students to address priorities identified by the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA) and FRDC under the Australian Government Seaweed Initiative. Applications are invited to address the following...
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DATE:
2022-07-07

Welcome to Senator Murray Watt Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Congratulations and welcome to the new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator Murray Watt. Minister Watt, who is also Minister for Emergency Management, had an initial meeting with Indigenous, commercial and recreational fishing and aquaculture stakeholders at a roundtable meeting...
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2018-09-04

A boost for Indigenous fishing

4 September 2018 A boost for Indigenous fishing The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has just invested $70 000 to promote and increase participation and employment of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory’s fishing and seafood industries. This project is...
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DATE:
2018-09-04

Investing to protect Queensland’s prawn farmers

4 September 2018 Investing to protect Queensland’s prawn farmers The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has just invested $155 000 into the development of tools to protect Queensland prawn farms from disease such as the white spot disease (WSD). The project will be...
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