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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-023
DATE START/END: 21 AUG 2008 - 30 OCT 2009

The trophodynamics of small pelagic fishes in the southern Australian ecosystem and the implications for ecosystem modelling of southern temperate fisheries

The small pelagic fish functional group is an important link between the primary and secondary producers and the higher predators including the valuable wild tuna species and some other commercial species, as well as marine mammals and seabirds. Since most of the collapses of major pelagic fisheries...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
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Southern Ocean (SO)

The Southern Ocean IPA covers fishing in the waters of the Southern Ocean. This activity is primarily concentrated on the fishing of Patagonian Toothfish and Mackerel Icefish although there are other opportunities to develop new fisheries in other areas. Fishing activity tends to concentrate in...
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PUBLISHED:
2016-03-01

Port Lincoln rides the tuna tide

From boom to bust and back again, South Australia’s Southern Bluefin Tuna industry celebrates its diamond jubilee this year By Catherine Norwood Port Lincoln, South Australia, bills itself as the seafood capital of Australia, and while this reputation is based on a wide range of wild and...
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PUBLISHED:
2019-03-01

Direct approach to China

Traditional importers, hotels, restaurants, wet markets and e-commerce deliveries of live rock lobsters to consumers’ homes are all part of the mix for the Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative’s venture into China Story Catherine Norwood Photos Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative New markets...
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PUBLISHED:
2018-03-01

Reporting progress, planning future opportunities

A national discussion is underway on how to improve recreational fishing and share the many benefits it offers with more Australians By Joshua Fielding Recreational fishing has been shown to improve mental health and forge new friendships for participants in The Fly Program. Photo: Brad...
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PUBLISHED:
2013-06-01

Climate changes put heat on fisheries

A severe marine heatwave and associated warmer ocean temperatures off Western Australia have changed the nature of marine life, presenting opportunities and challenges for fishers and fisheries management By Melissa Marino Seagrass in Shark Bay before (left) and after heatwave and flooding....
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-749
DATE START/END: 28 FEB 2014 - 29 JUN 2015

Seafood CRC: understanding the market positioning opportunities for Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) in China

Southern Rock Lobster (Jasus edwardsii) is produced exclusively in Southern Australia and New Zealand and is regarded as one of the most highly prized live seafood products in the China market. For many years it has enjoyed a dominant position over most other species of lobster with prices at...
ORGANISATION:
Seafood CRC Company Ltd
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-086
DATE START/END: 28 MAR 2019 - 30 JAN 2020

Assessment of the capability of Shrimp MultiPath White Spot virus tests: A multiplexed screening platform for pathogen diagnostics in prawns

During the October-2017 WSSV R&D Needs Workshop held with the Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA), appraisal of multiplexed screening platforms providing sensitive, specific, rapid and affordable pathogen detection and identification was 1 of 12 outputs for FRDC to fund in response to the...
ORGANISATION:
Genics Pty Ltd
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