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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2005-044
DATE START/END: 30 AUG 2005 - 1 JUL 2009

Development of the scientific requirements of an Environmental Management System (EMS) for the pearling (Pinctada maxima) industry

In 1998 the PPA commissioned the report: "The environmental impact of pearling (Pinctada maxima) in Western Australia" (Wells 1998). That report described the general environment in which pearling occurs and the pearling activities that might potentially modify the environment and concluded that the...
ORGANISATION:
Pearl Producers Association (PPA)
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2022-06-20

Final reports

Impacts of water development in the Gulf of Carpentaria 2018-079 Using an ecosystem modelling approach, this study quantified the impacts and risks of water resource developments (anthropogenic alteration of freshwater discharge) to the Gulf of Carpentaria ecosystem. Key model targets included...
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Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-218
DATE START/END: 30 APR 2013 - 17 JUL 2016

Indigenous fishing subprogram: Building the Capacity and Performance of Indigenous Fisheries

In April 2010 the National RD&E Strategy for Fishing and Aquaculture was endorsed by the Primary Industries Ministerial Council (PIMC). The Strategy identified a gap in engagement and identification of indigenous priorities. The Strategy agreed to utilise the FRDC's recently established (initially...
ORGANISATION:
Ridge Partners
Industry
Industry
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2021-03-01

Trawling international research for better fishing practices

Excess fuel use and unwanted bycatch are ongoing challenges for trawl fishing in Australia and around the world By Matt Broadhurst, Steve Kennelly and Ian Knuckey Around the world, research teams, including fishers, scientists and managers, have strived to improve the process of trawling for...
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2021-03-01

Australia’s international ocean action agenda

Oceans connect us all and the High Level Ocean Panel of government leaders has set a course to share the work needed and the benefits to flow from sustainable ocean environments and economies By Catherine Norwood Photo: Kevin Kurek/Unsplash Australia has formally launched...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-124
DATE START/END: 31 MAY 2017 - 31 MAY 2020

Determining variation in catchability of Western Rock Lobsters to standardise important abundance indices used for stock assessment

The Western Rock Lobster Fishery (WRLF) Australia's most valuable single-species wild fishery and the in the world first to attain MSC certification. The sustainability of the fishery is assessed using an integrated stock assessment model that incorporates a number of data sources including fishery...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-900
DATE START/END: 14 NOV 2008 - 14 NOV 2009

Seafood CRC: improving profitability in the Western Rocklobster fishery using a rocklobster trap

The costs required to fish in the Western Rocklobster Fishery increase each season. That combined with record low puerulus counts equating to poor catch predictions for the next three to four seasons will only increase the attrition rate of the fleet in this fishery which traditionally is in the...
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
Industry
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2020-10-01

Abalone case study in aquaculture resilience

Lessons in biosecurity and diversification have paid off for a leading Australian Abalone producer, providing valuable business resilience in the face of market disruptions. By Brad Collis Australia’s largest Abalone producer and processor, Yumbah Aquaculture, has become an instructive case...
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2019-12-01

Consolidation, corporatisation and safety

As a long-time fisher, and current chair of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Stuart Richey reflects on the trends and challenges for the Australian seafood industry and the safety of its marine workplaces By Stuart Richey AM, Chair, Australian Maritime Safety Authority Stuart...
People
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2018-03-01

The blue waters of salmon farming

International experts gather to help Australia’s Atlantic Salmon industry navigate a course for sustainable growth International experts discussed trends in the design and location of Atlantic Salmon pens at the Blue Future forum in Hobart. Photos: Catherine Norwood By Catherine...
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2021-06-01

Final reports

Improving crab survival 2017-018 Scientists from Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries worked with the New South Wales crab and lobster industries to determine ways to reduce stress imposed on the animals from capture to market. Through temperature monitoring along the supply...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-542
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2011 - 29 JUN 2013

FRDC-DCCEE: a climate change adaptation blueprint for coastal regional communities

This application was developed to address the Marine Biodiversity and Resources National Adaptation Research Plan. Specifically it recognises the need to provide a framework to link science to policy including the socio-ecological responses that identify climate change driven adaptation responses...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
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2019-05-31

Connecting health professionals with sustainable seafood

Combined information on the health benefits and sustainability of Australian fish stocks will help health professionals confidently recommend that clients eat more Australian seafood By Catherine Norwood Photo: Shutterstock Want to protect your brain, heart, eyesight and...
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2020-07-01

COVID-19 impacts global seafood markets

Seafood is one of the world’s most traded commodities and Australia is a small cog in the huge wheel of international trade. However, it is clear that the impacts being felt across the globe have been similar to those facing our own seafood sector. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture...
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-215
DATE START/END: 31 JUL 2021 - 30 NOV 2021

Seventh National Abalone Convention 2019

This is the funding project for the 7th National Trans Tasman Abalone convention. This was the second Trans-Tasman Abalone Convention and was a joint initiative of the Paua Industry Council (PIC) and Abalone Council Australia Ltd (ACA). The first Trans-Tasman Convention was in Queenstown, New...
ORGANISATION:
Abalone Council Australia Ltd (ACA)
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2014-12-01

Market makeover for Australian Salmon

Atlantic Salmon may soon have a challenger in the form of a native namesake that is the focus of new initiatives from harvesting to product development By Rose Yeoman Fishing for Australian Salmon: commercial beach haul netting at Cheynes Beach, 60 kilometres east of Albany, on the south...
People
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2018-11-02

Majestic game species inspires a champion’s mentality

Game fishers with a real passion for Southern Bluefin Tuna are being invited to become Tuna Champions – experts able to seamlessly interweave sport, innovation and a duty to care for this iconic species Photo: Sean Tracey By Gio Braidotti Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) populations are...
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2019-05-31

Prawn venture heralds aquaculture step-up

As aquaculture progresses from niche to large-scale operations requiring teams of skilled workers, a major new venture, Project Sea Dragon, is creating economic development and job opportunities Black Tiger Prawns (Penaeus monodon) Photo: Seafarms Group One of the largest...
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