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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...