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PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-036
DATE START/END: 3 DEC 2020 - 9 DEC 2021

Identifying population connectivity of shark bycatch species in NT waters

Trawl fisheries are often criticised for their indiscriminate nature, catching a broad range of target and by-catch species. Increasing community scrutiny has made it imperative for many trawl fisheries to address by-catch issues to maintain a social licence. Reducing by-catch using mitigation...
ORGANISATION:
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
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PUBLISHED:
2020-10-01

Research and Development Plan lifts off to further engagement

The FRDC’s new R&D Plan sets the organisation on a more flexible, consultative path to achieve outcomes for Australia’s diverse fishing and aquaculture stakeholders. After more than a year of consultation and development, the FRDC’s R&D Plan 2020–2025 is ready for use. The Plan...
Environment
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PUBLISHED:
2020-12-01

Blueprint for Australian seaweed industry

The Australian seaweed sector could grow to be worth $1.5 billion by 2040, employing 9000 people and helping to reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 10 per cent, according to the recently released Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint. By Catherine Norwood The blueprint, released by...
Environment
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PUBLISHED:
2021-03-01

Device trials underway to keep sharks from the catch

A range of shark deterrent devices using acoustic, electronic and electromagnetic technologies is being put to the test in Western Australia’s shark hotspots By Catherine Norwood Researcher Peter Coulson with the shark deterrent devices being tested in Western Australia, from left, Ocean...
Environment
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2020-12-01

Roadmap to a collaborative fishing future

The FRDC will begin 2021 with a new roadmap outlining the steps needed to bring to life a new sector-wide vision for Australia’s fishing and aquaculture. By Catherine Norwood The FRDC will begin 2021 with a new roadmap outlining the steps needed to bring to life a new sector-wide vision for...
Communities
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-729
DATE START/END: 30 APR 2009 - 29 NOV 2009

Seafood CRC: Australian edible oyster industry business plan

The formation of the Seafood CRC Oyster Consortium in 2007 established, for the first time, a national industry R&D advisory group. Previous to this, R&D investment was undertaken on a state basis (NSW, Tas, SA). The purpose of the Oyster Consortium is to decide on Research and Development...
ORGANISATION:
Pinnacle Agribusiness
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