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Environment
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2005-038
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2005 - 29 JUN 2008

Space-time analysis of western king prawns, brown tiger prawns and saucer scallops in Shark Bay for improved fisheries management

The project in this application builds on previous research carried out by the applicants. In particular, in 2002-2004, a pilot project was carried out. The first stage (2002-2003) of this pilot project was funded by an ECU-Industry Collaborative Grant of $25,000, with 20% from the fishers. For the...
ORGANISATION:
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-006
DATE START/END: 23 JUN 2007 - 30 SEP 2008

Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram: Development of molecular diagnostic procedures for the detection and identification of herpes-like virus of abalone (Haliotis spp.)

In December 2005/January 2006, a disease outbreak caused high mortality rates in abalone from two land-based farms in Victoria. Two other, marine-based farms also experienced disease but to a lesser extent. The abalone species affected by the disease are Haliotis laevigata, H. rubra, and H....
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-037
DATE START/END: 4 OCT 2009 - 7 OCT 2010

Sustaining productivity of tropical red snappers using new monitoring and reference points

In September 2007 the Northern Australian Fisheries Committee (NAFC) resolved to develop a Harvest Strategy Framework to guide the management of red snapper species across northern Australia. NAFC is comprised of the executive directors of the fisheries management agencies of Western Australia,...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2011-735
DATE START/END: 20 JAN 2012 - 14 MAY 2015

Seafood CRC: an evaluation of the options for expansion of salmonid aquaculture in Tasmanian waters

Sustainable expansion of the Tasmanian Atlantic salmon industry has been discussed in many forums between the main stakeholders (industry, government and research). Critical in these discussions was the evaluation of options available for long-term investment by all parties. To remain...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-096
DATE START/END: 15 SEP 2019 - 29 APR 2020

Workshop - Aquaculture opportunities in northern Australia: Solutions and Strategies

Northern Australia has multiple advantages for aquaculture industry development especially linked to natural resources and proximity to export markets. However, there are challenges to expansion such as remote locations and lack of infrastructure. Pearl oysters, prawns and barramundi, all high value...
ORGANISATION:
James Cook University (JCU)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-042
DATE START/END: 29 FEB 2024 - 29 JUL 2027

Development of molecular detection methods for myxosporean parasites infecting Yellowtail Kingfish and Mahi Mahi

Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) and Mahi Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) can experience loss of flesh quality when cooked due to infection with myxosporean parasites belonging to the genera Kudoa and Unicapsula. Whilst infection alone is generally not associated with fish mortalities, enzymes...
ORGANISATION:
RMIT University Bundoora Campus
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DATE:
2023-06-27

Seafood Directions makes its way to Hobart

Following a sell-out event in 2022, Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has announced the biennial Seafood Directions conference to be held in Hobart from 10-12 September 2024. By Dempsey Ward Seafood Directions is the fishing and aquaculture’s leading forum for knowledge exchange,...
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Rural Research and Development Corporations

There are 15 Rural Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) covering the main agricultural industries. The RDCs bring industry and researchers together to share funding and develop strategic directions that provide the sector with innovative and productive tools to compete in global...
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PUBLISHED:
2019-03-01

Taking on the plastic problem

Preventing plastic from entering the marine food chain and maiming ocean wildlife is driving efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle Story Catherine Norwood Photos Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Plastics and rubbish collected during beach clean-ups by members of Southern Bluefin Tuna...
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