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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...
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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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2015-03-01

Twine designs tied to improved fuel efficiency

Thinner twine combined with a different trawl configuration and otter boards incorporating efficient sails should reduce trawl system drag by more than 35 per cent, new research shows A "W" trawl rigged with batwinf otterboards. Photo: University of Tasmania By Nicole Baxter Prawn...
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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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2018-09-01

Information transfer to improve prawn harvests

Portside workshops have generated interest from prawn fishers in gear changes to reduce fishing impact and increase prawn catches Checking gear at a NSW workshop. Photo: NSW Professional Fishermen’s Association By Catherine Norwood Australia’s prawn fishers are keen to trial...
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-144
DATE START/END: 3 APR 2017 - 30 MAY 2017

Industry and expert attendance at the ICES Expert Working Group Meetings. 3-7 April 2017 Nelson NZ

The ICES Working Group on Fishing Technology and Fish Behaviour (WGFTFB) was created in 1983. In 2002, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) joined with ICES to co-sponsor the WGFTFB, giving the working group a global mandate. The directive of the WGFTFB is to initiate and review...
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Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
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PUBLISHED:
2014-03-01

Achievements and challenges 2012–13

The FRDC’s annual report highlights progress in several industry areas while identifying challenges for the future Overall, Australia’s fishing and aquaculture industry continues to demonstrate a high level of performance, stewardship and focus on best practice. Despite this, the community...
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2021-09-14

For all the fish in the sea

As Australia prepares to host the World Fisheries Congress 2021 in September, eminent marine ecologist Keith Sainsbury reflects on key developments within fisheries management since Australia hosted the second world congress 25 years ago Words Chris Clark, Illustration Sonia...
Industry
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