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2016-12-01

Take five: for the future

Reflecting on his 40 years in the Australian aquaculture sector, Pheroze Jungalwalla highlights the top five issues he believes need to be addressed to ensure continuing success Outgoing chair of the National Aquaculture Council, Pheroze Jungalwalla. By Catherine Norwood Australia is a...
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2016-06-01

Listening to the fish song

A better understanding of why some fish species ‘vocalise’ allows passive acoustic monitoring to aid management strategies By Bianca Nogrady We think of the underwater world as a largely silent one, where vast tracts of still blue are only occasionally punctuated by the bass glissando of...
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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...
Industry
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DATE:
2023-06-27

Deep diving into Storm Bay research

Hobartians – You’re invited to our Open House event ‘Talk to the researchers’ - Learn about Storm Bay science and environmental research. This interactive event, hosted by FRDC, CSIRO and IMAS will give visitors the opportunity to speak with the marine scientists who are helping...
Environment
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2014-12-01

Native gastropod a new candidate for aquaculture

A tasty local sea snail that can be milked for anti-tumour compounds, anaesthetics and other biologically active chemicals is causing excitement among South Australian aquaculture researchers Spawning Dicathais orbita sea snails deposit dozens of egg capsules containing thousands of eggs....
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2021-06-01

Time for change

Peter Horvat, general manager communications, trade and marketing, shares some parting thoughts and thanks on leaving the FRDC after 17 years By Peter Horvat Last year was a year like no other. It asked much of everyone, and for many it gave them time to consider who they are, where they are...
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2018-06-01

Joint approach aids abalone recovery

Collaboration between government and fishers has helped Victoria’s western abalone fishery to recover from a catastrophic virus outbreak In the company of seals, Craig Fox harvests healthy abalone off Lady Julia Percy Island. Photo: Western Abalone Divers Association By Anne Crawford The...
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PUBLISHED:
2016-03-01

FRDC takes on a new design

A new office and new industry services are part of the FRDC’s changes designed to deliver on national priorities for the seafood sector By Ilaria Catizone Twenty-five years after it began, 2016 brings a substantial change and evolution in the way the FRDC operates. The changes to the FRDC...
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