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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2011-009
DATE START/END: 4 SEP 2011 - 3 SEP 2013

Assessment of novel gear designs to reduce interactions between species of conservation interest and commercial fishing nets

This project was developed in direct consultation with John Page of the Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association (MBSIA) following preliminary trials of a modified gillnet design, and in response to perennial concern about incidental capture/entanglement of species of conservation interest (SOCI),...
ORGANISATION:
James Cook University (JCU)
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2020-10-01

Research and Development Plan lifts off to further engagement

The FRDC’s new R&D Plan sets the organisation on a more flexible, consultative path to achieve outcomes for Australia’s diverse fishing and aquaculture stakeholders. After more than a year of consultation and development, the FRDC’s R&D Plan 2020–2025 is ready for use. The Plan...
Industry
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-741
DATE START/END: 29 SEP 2010 - 6 MAR 2011

Seafood CRC: synopsis of Amoebic Gill Disease (AGD) research to date and review/recommendation of future AGD related R&D directions including the development of a vaccine for AGD

Since the early 1990’s and through the life of two previous CRC’s and this current Seafood CRC much research, both fundamental and applied, has been undertaken into amoebic gill disease (AGD) in Atlantic salmon. This research has been undertaken by a number of research organisations, the industry...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-122
DATE START/END: 30 SEP 2021 - 29 JAN 2026

Human Dimensions Research Coordination Program 2021-24

The Human Dimensions Research Subprogram was established in late 2016 by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) to coordinate FRDC-funded research and development aimed at addressing priorities within the field of human dimensions research. The Subprogram built on the legacies of...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania
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2021-09-14

Celebrating the story of Indigenous fishing on a world stage

The recognition of Indigenous fishing in Australia’s history is growing, helping to bridge cultural divides and integrating more diverse perspectives into the sector’s future Words Anne Crawford This month, Matt Osborne will address the World Fisheries Congress to tell the story of...
Industry
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2021-09-14

Joint action to tackle safety

New strategies, underpinned by research, show how shared approaches can improve safety in the seafood sector By Catherine Norwood What will it take to improve safety in the seafood sector? For John Harrison, who leads a national safety initiative for the sector, it comes down to...
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2020-12-01

Roadmap to a collaborative fishing future

The FRDC will begin 2021 with a new roadmap outlining the steps needed to bring to life a new sector-wide vision for Australia’s fishing and aquaculture. By Catherine Norwood The FRDC will begin 2021 with a new roadmap outlining the steps needed to bring to life a new sector-wide vision for...
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2019-03-01

Yellowtail Kingfish growing availability for consumers

New information on what to feed Yellowtail Kingfish, and when, will help produce more fish more quickly for the domestic white fish market By Catherine Norwood Dan Fish, general manager of Aquaculture at Clean Seas with a Yellowtail Kingfish. Photo: Clean Seas Seafood...
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2021-03-01

Insights from the seafood supply chain

The FRDC finds business confidence in the seafood sector remains positive, although there is more it can do to engage stakeholders By Annabel Boyer The FRDC’s latest survey of stakeholders engaged in the commercial supply of seafood has found businesses, governments and researchers...
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2022-06-20

Arming abalone against disease

World-first research to transfer immunity against a deadly abalone virus through the generations is underway By Melissa Marino A balone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) is a killer and an ongoing threat to wild abalone (Haliotidae) populations. In 2005, it infected two of Australia’s abalone farms,...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-205
DATE START/END: 24 JUN 2008 - 27 FEB 2009

Empowering Industry R&D: Developing quality standards for the Queensland Trawl industry as part of the pathway towards an integrated clean and green promotional strategy

This project has been developed in response to industry requests to develop a system that demonstrates the Queensland Trawl Fishery is committed to delivering an exclusive and safe (‘clean’) food product of the highest quality to customers through to best practice (‘green’) in dealing with...
ORGANISATION:
Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA)
Industry
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2016-12-01

Forces combine to tackle crab pot crime

One of the most innovative teams of crime researchers in the world is helping crab fishers with the pervasive and damaging impact of crab pot theft Crab fisher Troy Billin Photos: Debrah Novak Crab fishing is a popular pastime in estuarine areas, with pots or dilly hoop nets the most commonly...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-012
DATE START/END: 14 FEB 2024 - 14 OCT 2026

Reviewing solutions to reduce unwanted fisher interactions with elasmobranchs

Shark depredation (the removal of catch by sharks) causes negative impacts for commercial and recreational fishers due to lost and damaged catch and fishing gear, and reduced enjoyment of fishing, respectively. The resulting extra mortality of target species also leads to uncertainty in stock...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
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2021-06-01

Science briefs

Trans-Tasman dolphin collaboration While consumers look out for the Dolphin Safe mark on seafood purchases, a major research stocktake of Australian–New Zealand waters gives new guidelines to marine managers. An extensive genomic study of almost 500 Common Dolphins...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-060
DATE START/END: 14 AUG 2004 - 30 MAR 2008

Effects of trawling subprogram: An investigation of two methods to reduce the benthic impact of prawn trawling

The physical contact between trawl gear and the seabed is coming under closer scrutiny by various interest groups. Some groups raise concern that this contact is severely affecting biodiversity in marine environments that have high natural heritage value (WWF 2002). Substantial scientific research...
ORGANISATION:
DJ Sterling Trawl Gear Services
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2014-09-01

Male dominance to end species

Gene technology offers new hope for carp-free rivers after many years of trials Photo: Shutterstock For the first time, scientists have successfully trialled a technology that could control and even exterminate invasive fish such as carp. In a paper published in May 2014 in the journal...
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2021-06-01

FRDC revises advisory structures

Revamped advisory committees have broadened their membership while tightening their focus on outcomes for end users The FRDC’s new Research and Development Plan 2020-2025 has set the direction for the organisation’s research activities over the next five years. The FRDC has also revamped its...
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2013-03-01

Unity sought on key industry messages

By Peter Horvat With parts of its future uncertain, the fishing and aquaculture industry is at a crossroads, not as a result of its own performance, but because of the public perception of the industry’s overall sustainability globally. Public concerns have been raised about catching methods, the...
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2018-03-01

Production, perceptions improving

A look back at the last financial year shows that addressing the environmental factors that affect fishing continues to dominate research, but investment out of the water is also providing good returns Figure 1 RD&E budget expenditure 2016-17 versus forecast expenditure 2017-18. The...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-258
DATE START/END: 29 APR 2005 - 28 MAR 2009

Aquaculture Nutrition Subprogram: further development towards commercialisation of marine fish larvae feeds - Microdiet

Hatchery production of fish in Australia has increased rapidly over recent years to support expanding fish culture industries for established (e.g. barramundi, estimated to reach 4000 mt worth $25-30 million in 2003-4 (Barramundi Farming Association, workshop, Darwin, NT, 2003) and emerging species...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
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2017-03-01

Fisheries growth and new research priorities

Knowledge, partnerships and research capacity continue to play important roles in sustainable fishing and aquaculture sectors. FRDC reports to Parliament and its stakeholders about its activities over the past financial year. There was strong financial growth in the Australian fishing industry...
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2016-03-01

Positive outlook

With five years of funding secured and expanded capabilities, the FRDC’s 2014–15 Annual Report points to changes ahead Illustration: Sunshine Connelly The FRDC’s 2014-15 Annual Report highlights a challenging and productive year for the organisation, including extensive stakeholder...
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