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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-015
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2013 - 2 OCT 2015

Developing improved methods for stock assessment in spatially complex fisheries using Blue-eye Trevalla as a case study

This proposal was developed because there is a need, and an opportunity, to improve the management of Blue-Eye Trevalla – one of Australia’s premium commercial scalefish, and an iconic species of south eastern regions including Tasmania. Blue-eye Trevalla is currently managed as a single stock,...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
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DATE:
2024-08-21

A blend of experience and established for new FRDC RAC Chairs

FRDC is thrilled to announce its Research Advisory Committee (RAC) Chairs who work closely with FRDC to guide critical investment for the benefit of Australia’s fishing and aquaculture sectors. “FRDC has been thrilled with the outcome of our RAC chair recruitment,” said Chris Izzo,...
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Accountability Framework

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (formerly Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment) has put in place an accountability framework to support Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) in meeting the needs of stakeholders, and demonstrating impact. The framework...
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Acronyms and abbreviations

Acronym Title AAD Australian Antarctic Division AADX Australian Agricultural Data Exchange AAGA Australian Abalone Growers Association AAHB Aquatic Animal Health and...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-008
DATE START/END: 30 JAN 2004 - 29 OCT 2006

Improving demonstrated environmental accountability in the Northern Territory fishing industry

During the past three years in particular, the levels of impact on the environment of professional fishing practices have become a significant factor in the on-going debate within the general community about the future of the professional industry. At the same time, the concept of ecosystem based...
ORGANISATION:
Northern Territory Seafood Council (NTSC)
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2011-513
DATE START/END: 11 DEC 2011 - 31 OCT 2012

Status of Key Australian Fish Stocks Reports 2012

In Australia, marine fish stocks are managed by Commonwealth and state/territory jurisdictions. Whilst some jurisdictions work together to produce joint assessments on various shared stocks, currently ‘Fishery Status Reports’ identifying the level of fishing pressure and/or biomass levels for key...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) ABARES
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-039
DATE START/END: 31 JUL 2017 - 30 DEC 2018

Increase the participation and employment of Indigenous people in the NT commercial fishing, management and seafood industry

This project proposal was developed as an outcome of a project commissioned by Developing East Arnhem Limited (DEAL) and undertaken by EconSearch. That project was titled "Fishing and Aquaculture - Market Assessment & Action Plan for East Arnhem Land" and produced a report "Fishing & Aquaculture...
ORGANISATION:
Developing East Arnhem Ltd (DEAL)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-109
DATE START/END: 19 DEC 2017 - 19 DEC 2018

Development of Fish Health Indicators for the Gladstone Harbour Report Card

This application was developed in response to a request for an FRDC and Gladstone Healthy Harbour Partnership (GHHP) project to develop a fish sampling program and fish health indicators for the Gladstone Harbour Report Card. This application is consistent with the project scope developed by FRDC...
ORGANISATION:
CQUniversity (CQU) Gladstone
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-173
DATE START/END: 21 FEB 2019 - 20 JUN 2019

Review of FRDC's Industry Partnership Agreements (IPAs), Research Advisory Committees (RACs), Subprograms and Coordination Programs

The FRDC works with a diverse and geographically dispersed group of stakeholders and the four main sectors of fishing and aquaculture (aquaculture, commercial fishing, Indigenous fishing and recreational fishing) are not mutually exclusive. For example, Indigenous fishers may participate in...
ORGANISATION:
Forest Hill Consulting
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-161
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2019 - 30 MAR 2020

Industry travel bursary to attend the Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13)

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the principal decision making body of the Convention as set out in Article VII of the CMS text. It meets once every three years and sets the budget and priorities of the following three years (the triennium). It also decides on the amendment of the Appendices...
ORGANISATION:
Atlantis Fisheries Consulting Group (AFCG)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-065
DATE START/END: 30 NOV 2020 - 30 MAY 2022

Indicators for density and biomass of exploitable abalone – developing and applying a new approach

GPS loggers of commercial fishing are now active and their use being developed in all state’s abalone fisheries. One approach to making use of the logger data is to combine estimates of area fished, with logbook records of catch, to estimate a density of legal-sized abalone (e.g. kg landed per Ha...
ORGANISATION:
Western Abalone Divers Association (WADA)
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2022-02-08

ARLP drives leadership vision into action

Queensland fisher and Australian Rural Leadership Program graduate Kylie Dunstan says leadership and conflict resolution skills are essential to the future of commercial fishing By Jo Fulwood As a recent graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP), run by the...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-763.10
DATE START/END: 28 FEB 2010 - 31 MAY 2012

Seafood CRC- Quality, shelf-life and value-adding of Australian oysters (operating expenses)

The Australian oyster industry is a notable industry, in 2006/2007 the industry was valued at approximately 83 million dollars. In some areas, such as South Australia, production has increased significantly due to the increased hatchery production of juvenile oysters. Many growers are now...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-505
DATE START/END: 29 MAR 2017 - 30 DEC 2017

Australia's National Recreational Fishing Conference 2017

The 2015 National Recreational Fishing Conference was held on Saturday 25 July on the Gold Coast. This highly successful event was a joint project between the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation, the Australian Fishing Trade Association and RecFishing Research, and enabled the recreational...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF)
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-073
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2021 - 30 DEC 2023

Assessing the effectiveness of artificial reefs and FADs in creating recreational opportunities for Tasmania’s recreational fishers

Project Development: The Tasmanian State Government has committed funds to install five Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) and two artificial reefs (ARs) in Tasmanian waters as part of an Election Commitment. Other jurisdictions have also invested in the installation of FADs and ARs, including NSW, WA...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-080
DATE START/END: 31 OCT 2021 - 29 MAY 2026

ACPF IPA Management and Community Engagement, People Development Programs

The ACPF's investment in the Seafood CRC (2007-2015) was a catalyst to the national sector's focus on improving profitability through marketing and product positioning, supply chain development and integration, and product development. The ACPF's 2016-2020 Strategic Plan contained two elements; a...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries Ltd (ACPF)
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-117
DATE START/END: 22 MAR 2024 - 12 SEP 2025

2024 Fishing & Farming for the Future - DAF Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science Competition

The DAF Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science Competition offers engaging ways for students throughout Australia to gain understanding and skills in key areas identified within the Australian Science Curriculum. Encouraging the next generation of people who will be involved in...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QLD) - Hermitage Research Facility
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Abalone Council of Australia (ACA)

Abalone Council Australia Ltd (ACA) is a public not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. It was incorporated in 2004 and is the peak national body representing the wild-caught abalone industry in Australia. The primary function of Abalone Council Australia Ltd is to oversee and manage nationwide...
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Oysters Australia (OA)

Oysters Australia (OA) was established in 2011 and is the national peak body working to further the interests of approximately 550+ individuals and businesses located mostly in NSW, South Australia and Tasmania with small production occurring in Western Australia and Queensland. Industry...
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DATE:
2023-01-24

ABARES Outlook 2023 – Global uncertainty, local challenges

“Global uncertainty, local challenges” is the theme of ABARES Outlook 2023 conference on 7 – 8 March 2023 in Canberra. The 2-day conference discusses current events and future trends to provide delegates with a deeper understanding of issues that will shape the...
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DATE:
2018-09-27

Providing the safest seafood to Australian consumers

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has just invested $855,000 into SafeFish, a partnership of seafood experts assisting the industry to maintain market access. Maintaining and enhancing market access for Australian seafood is critical for future industry growth....
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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2005-016
DATE START/END: 30 AUG 2005 - 30 JUN 2008

Marking scallops for release and recapture

The project proposed in this application is considered to be in support of FRDC Project 2002/48, Scallop Enhancement Program and also the Queensland Sea Scallop Ltd scallop sea ranching program. To determine method and optimal size of release (FRDC 2002/48), the first season of spat deployment saw...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
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