Victoria’s new data-rich marine ecosystem maps and models have revealed important patterns in the dynamics of Southern Rock Lobster and Blacklip Abalone fisheries, which will improve management of these high-value species
By Gio Braidotti
What lies beneath . . . a composite image of...
Australia’s relatively small profile in global aquaculture production could be overhauled with one giant leap forward for the prawn industry
By Gio Braidotti
Global seafood demand is on a dramatic growth trajectory and it is creating unprecedented opportunities for aquaculture,...
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...
Insight into what motivates recreational fishers across the nation is expected to help improve both the experience and fisheries management into the future
By Tiffany Paczek
Fishers of all ages are needed for the new national survey.
Photo: Matt Daniel, ABARES
It has...
Jamie Crawford with White Sturgeon in Canada’s Fraser River.
Photos: Jamie Crawford
Canada’s recreational fishing successes inspire Australian delegates taking part in an international conference and study tour
By Catherine Norwood and Jamie Crawford
Crouching in the shallows of Canada’s...
Most of the research that has been carried out for the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery (SESSF, formally called the SEF) over the last decade has focussed on the collection of biological data, assessment of the status of fish stocks and the impact of fishing on the environment. ...
The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has just invested $450 000 into research to ensure NSW crab populations will be fished sustainably into the future.
Commercial crab fishing in NSW is worth around $10m, plus crabs are a favourite with recreational fishers too. However,...
Series 10
The ratings for Series 10 on Network Ten received at this time indicate close to half a million viewers watched each episode.
25/10/2008 - 380,714
08/11/2008 - 403,270
22/11/2008 - 444,418
The website has also received a consistently high viewer interest in following up info from...
The seafood industry is involved in the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group Market Expansion Initiative, lead by SIA, funded through the Agricultural Trade and Market Access Corporation (ATMAC) program. The RDCs involved in the project include MLA, Dairy Australia, Wine Australia, Hort...