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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-118
DATE START/END: 26 OCT 2017 - 17 MAR 2019

Using scat DNA to inform sustainable fisheries management and Ecological Risk Assessments: a Shy Albatross case study

A range of national and international frameworks require that fisheries are managed sustainably to protect albatross. In Australia, these include the Threat Abatement Plan 2014 for the incidental catch (or bycatch) of seabirds during oceanic longline fishing operations, National Recovery Plan for...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE TAS)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-250
DATE START/END: 18 OCT 2007 - 30 JUN 2009

Increased economic efficiency for the Western Rocklobster Fishery through improved pot design

This project is focused on improving the efficiency and thus the profitability of rocklobster fisheries through an improved design of lobster pot. The project fits with the Seafood CRCs target outcome of “Increased profitability and industry value through efficient delivery of Australian seafood to...
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-005
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2020 - 29 MAY 2026

Developing a cost-effective monitoring regime and stock assessment for Sand Flathead in Tasmania

Sand flathead are the most commonly caught species by recreational fishers in Tasmania. Fishery independent surveys suggest relatively low abundances of legal sized fish, particularly in south-eastern Tasmania where populations are subject to heavy fishing pressure. While a recent increase in...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Environment
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Industry
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PUBLISHED:
2014-03-01

Dished up: rediscovering seaweed links in food chain

Algae is one of the rising stars on the aquaculture horizon, but scientist Pia Winberg has been working to consolidate its role as an essential link in sustainable food production for more than a decade By Rose Yeoman Nick Savva, manager at the AbTas abalone farm in Clarence Point, Tasmania,...
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PUBLISHED:
2013-12-01

Humble sardine gets a makeover

Careful preparation and a passion for the product have been crucial in the development of new markets for an old-fashioned favourite By Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre Researcher Janet Howieson has helped Tim Rowe of Cape Le Grande Australian Sardines develop new products that...
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-172
DATE START/END: 28 FEB 2019 - 28 MAY 2020

Methods to profile and connect the provenance of wild caught prawn fisheries and their values to the community

As one of its highest priorities, the ACPF has focussed on building and planning execution of its Community Engagement Strategy (2018-2020) agreed in March 2018. The ACPF’s priority is driven by community sentiment expressed during the Super Trawler debate, loss of fishing ground along the eastern...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries Ltd (ACPF)
Environment
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