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2021-11-30

Final reports

No ghosts in the NSW Rock Lobster Fishery 2007-038 This project addressed the issue of ghost gear in the NSW Rock Lobster Fishery by investigating two possible solutions. The first approach studied the addition of sacrificial panels to the trap. These would corrode faster than the rest...
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2014-12-01

Autumn tops abalone weigh-in

The desire to target Greenlip Abalone at their peak weight could lead to significant changes in the timing of harvest for the South Australian fishery, benefiting both abalone populations and fishers Abalone diver Darryl Carrison processing Greenlip Abalone. By Catherine Norwood South...
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2014-12-01

Seeing is believing

New deepwater camera technology has huge potential to help fishers and fisheries managers by revealing the effectiveness of fishing gear and its effects on the seafloor, allowing for changes to improve performance By Ilaria Catizone Easy to use, reliable, capable of operating in water...
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2019-03-01

The push for blue carbon

While blue-carbon scenarios abound, investment hinges on the details – including the development of a rigorous, internationally accepted accounting system By Bianca Nogrady Peter Macreadie and PhD candidate Ashley Whitt measure a blue-carbon core taken from a mangrove swamp at Stony...
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-134
DATE START/END: 12 MAR 2017 - 29 DEC 2018

Evaluation of R&D projects completed in years ending June 2016 to June 2020

In 2015 the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) published a new Research, Development & Extension (RD&E) plan which has replaced the FRDC Five Year Plan of 2010 to 2015. The new Plan has stepped away from the 14 themes of the previous Plan and instead has sought to define FRDC’s...
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Agtrans Research
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2015-06-01

Survey shows greater stakeholder engagement

Personal contact and digital communications are part of the mix keeping the FRDC in contact with stakeholders and improving its value to the fisheries and seafood sectors By Ilaria Catizone In the past three years the FRDC has made a conscious effort to increase engagement with its...
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2015-06-01

In brief

Minister reviews new 2015–20 RD&E Plan The FRDC’s new Research, Development and Extension Plan (RD&E Plan) and its implementation were key components of the FRDC’s annual planning workshop with stakeholders, held in Canberra on 31 March and 1 April. At the planning workshop there was...
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2015-09-01

In brief

Wanted: women with leadership potential Fiona Ewing Photo: Robb Shaw-Velzen Applications are now open for the 2016 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation’s (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award, which has recognised state winners from the fisheries sector in previous years. These...
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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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