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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-038
DATE START/END: 8 JUL 2009 - 29 NOV 2011

Study of ghost fishing in the NSW rock lobster fishery

Ghost fishing occurs when fishing gear is lost or abandoned but continues to kill fish. The same piece of fishing gear may continue to ghost fish for several years which results in additional fishing mortality to that attributed to the catch. Ghost fishing has been shown internationally to be...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW)
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-216
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2004 - 30 JUL 2008

Aquafin CRC - SBT Aquaculture Subprogram: strategic planning, project management and adoption

SBT Aquaculture Industry: Position The aquaculture of southern bluefin tuna (SBT) has been a major success story in the expansion of the Australian aquaculture industry, although it has not been without its challengers. The industry, which started in 1990, has expanded to produce about 9000 tonnes...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
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Imagining the future of fishing and aquaculture

The consultative process to shape this R&D Plan was extensive, with leaders and innovators from all sectors, fisheries managers, researchers and environmental non-government organisations working together on various elements. using different socio-political scenarios, they explored possible...
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2021-11-30

New projects

The FRDC board has recently approved the following research projects Project number Project Applicant R&D Plan outcome 2021-048 ‘Ready, set, go!’ preparing for emergency...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-418
DATE START/END: 23 FEB 2017 - 19 MAY 2017

National people development: Building education and training pathways for research and development adoption

The Fisheries RDC wishes to ensure that the full benefit of its investment in research and development (R&D) is being used by commercial fishers, aquaculture, post-harvest operations and fisheries management industry businesses and employees. If there is less than optimal uptake of R&D outputs,...
ORGANISATION:
Anwen Lovett Consulting
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PUBLISHED:
2020-05-15

In brief

John Williams New FRDC Chair John Williams at the helm Retired Federal National Party senator John Williams was appointed to the position of FRDC chair by the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud, on 10 March. John Williams’s...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-078
DATE START/END: 29 SEP 2023 - 30 MAR 2025

Seaweed National Hatchery Network (NHN) – Tropical Research Hub for Asparagopsis taxiformis

The ability of Asparagopsis spp to reduce methane production from livestock has been firmly established and while its potential is evident, there are still many challenges to overcome to ensure its commercial success and industry uptake. These include important factors such as the scaling up of...
ORGANISATION:
James Cook University (JCU)
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2016-06-01

Digital directions lead to a new e-fish frontier

From solid scientific foundations, the FRDC will expand communication efforts to the food-service sector Chef Colin Barker (left) from Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, Glebe, NSW, with Anthony Huckstep. By Peter Horvat With the June issue of FISH, I reach a personal milestone: it is my...
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2021-06-01

New projects

The FRDC board has recently approved the following research projects to go ahead Project number Project Applicant R&D Plan outcome 2021-022 Establishing influence of environmental factors on trace element...
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Interim Performance Report 2020-21

Year 2 of 2020-2025 R&D Plan Who we are Fisheries Research and Development Corporation FRDC invests in research, development and extension activities to increase economic, social and environmental benefits for Indigenous people, the aquaculture and commercial wild catch sectors, and...
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2021-09-14

Final Reports

Interested in an FRDC final report? For a copy of an FRDC project final report go to www.frdc.com.au, contact the FRDC on 02 6122 2100, or email frdc@frdc.com.au Northern Aquaculture vision 2019-096 This report provides a summary of the ‘Aquaculture opportunities in northern Australia:...
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FAQs

December Call for Investment Opportunities What research funding schemes/initiatives does FRDC have to support seaweed industry growth for the next 3-5 years? FRDC doesn't have a dedicated seaweed strategy but collaborates with the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA) and the federal...
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2018-12-20

Christmas is a great time to check R U OK?

Christmas can be a stressful time for many. As you prepare for the festivities, know that there are a number of options available to you if stress, fatigue or loneliness are affecting your mental wellbeing. The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) is supporting projects to help...
Environment
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Developing and implementing roadmaps

The new R&D Plan outlines where we need to go and why. Now we need to work together and determine the best way to get there. Over the coming months, we will engage with stakeholders from across fishing and aquaculture in a series of online roadmapping workshops. In this inclusive, open...
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2021-03-01

Healthy fish, healthy harbour

Detailed health assessments on a range of popular recreational and commercial fish species are now a regular part of annual reporting on the health of Queensland’s Gladstone Harbour By Gio Braidotti Shaun Adlam (of CQUniversity) and Darren Hodges (a Gidarjil sea ranger) setting a gill net...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-068
DATE START/END: 30 AUG 2004 - 11 MAR 2007

Effects of Trawl Subprogram: evaluation of the effectiveness of reducing dolphin catches with pingers and exclusion grids in the Pilbara trawl fishery

The Pilbara Trawl Fishery captures approximately 50 dolphins per year (Stephenson and Chidlow 2003), nearly always dead. Video footage taken with a digital camera mounted on the headrope, pointing towards the cod-end, revealed dolphins swimming in the pressure wave of the net and feeding on the...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
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Strategic planning and priorities

OverviewEvery five years, the FRDC re-aligns organisational focus with contemporary end-user needs in the process of developing its research and development (R&D) plan.FRDC’s R&D Plan 2025-30 seeks to respond to the ambition of the diverse stakeholders from across fishing and aquaculture,...
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Careers with FRDC

FRDC takes a leading role in planning and investment in fisheries research and development (R&D) in Australia to ensure the ongoing sustainability of our marine sectors and marine ecosystems.Co-funded by the Australian Government and the fishing and aquaculture sectors, the FRDC works closely...
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-200
DATE START/END: 9 APR 2019 - 30 OCT 2019

Fish and Chips Awards 2019 - development of long term strategy

State and Territory and National Seafood Awards are run every two years the FRDC gets asked to sponsor both jurisdictional and national seafood awards. Historically the FRDC has sponsored the R&D Award. In 2017, the FRDC changed direction and sponsored the fish and chip category in an endeavour to...
ORGANISATION:
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
Industry
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Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-711
DATE START/END: 14 JUN 2013 - 29 JUN 2016

Seafood CRC: Centre of Excellence Science Seafood & Health (CESSH): Post Harvest Research Program

The proposed program will build on the significant work already conducted by CESSH on behalf of all sectors of the seafood industry. It is intended that CESSH will be established as the point of contact for seafood post-harvest research and seafood health benefits communication. In collaboration...
ORGANISATION:
Curtin University
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PUBLISHED:
2021-03-01

Management and technology deliver fishery confidence

Australian Longline’s new $40 million, state-of-the-art fishing vessel makes a bold statement about the company’s confidence in the future of fishing By Brad Collis Malcolm McNeill, pictured with the Antarctic Aurora, Hobart, Tasmania Photo: Brad Collis When Malcolm...
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DATE:
2024-02-06

Embracing sustainable fishing with alternative gears

Overview Australia's seafood industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability and innovation. Collaborative efforts between researchers and producers are redefining fishing methods and global seafood production standards. In South Australia's Northern Zone Rock...
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