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2020-10-01

Multi pronged strategy targets invasive urchins

A coalition of research, government and industry partners is working to bring invasive sea urchins under control in Tasmania, with a mix of biological and market solutions By Larissa Dubecki It has been more than 40 years since the first Longspined Sea Urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii)...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-786
DATE START/END: 17 JAN 2011 - 17 MAR 2011

Seafood CRC: Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) executive redirection challenge project

This is a one day workshop designed specifically for the Executive Board of the APFA. The last two years have seen unprecedented growth within the prawn farming industry. Production figures for 2008/09 increased by 33% over the previous years figures and estimates for 2009/10 indicate 35% growth...
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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
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2016-12-01

Murray River fish ready to join the party

Widely recognised as an icon of Australia’s inland waterways, Murray Cod is emerging as a species with significant commercial potential. Between 2009-10 and 2014-15 Murray Cod farmgate production value increased on average 29 per cent a year, to more than $3.6 million, with several new entrants...
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2022-06-20

Arming abalone against disease

World-first research to transfer immunity against a deadly abalone virus through the generations is underway By Melissa Marino A balone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) is a killer and an ongoing threat to wild abalone (Haliotidae) populations. In 2005, it infected two of Australia’s abalone farms,...
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Careers with FRDC

FRDC takes a leading role in planning and investment in fisheries research and development (R&D) in Australia to ensure the ongoing sustainability of our marine sectors and marine ecosystems.Co-funded by the Australian Government and the fishing and aquaculture sectors, the FRDC works closely...
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2018-11-02

Hands-on habitat

A project empowering recreational fishers to restore habitat is having a tangible impact on both inland and coastal environments Harry Davey is leading restoration projects to improve habitat for local fish such as this Golden Perch caught in Tenterfield, NSW. Photo: Simon Fitzpatrick, Northern...
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2015-06-01

Back from the brink

It takes a rare combination of factors for a restocking program to work and be successful including long-term commitment and breeding know-how; popular appeal also helps Matthew McLellan, Narrandera fisheries centre hatchery manager, holds a mature Trout cod ready for egg collection. Photo:...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2011-003
DATE START/END: 30 SEP 2011 - 15 NOV 2012

Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram: Investigations into the genetic basis of resistance to infection of abalone by the abalone herpes-like virus

In December 2005/January 2006, following an outbreak of abalone viral ganglioneuritis in both farmed and wild abalone, the aetiologic agent was identified as a herpes-like virus that infected neural tissues of affected abalone. Previous research was successful in developing an experimental model...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory
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2021-09-14

Science briefs

Engineering tides to restore coastal wetlands University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers have designed and built a system that mimics tides to help restore vital coastal wetlands, enhancing their ability to sequester carbon and support wildlife, including birds and fish. Over...
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2017-12-01

Out of the ocean into the fryer

Up for a challenge, the team assessing the national judged Fish and Chips Award traversed the country in search of Australia’s best Story and photos by John Dory (the identity of the judges has been kept anonymous) Eddie Willoughby-Smith, Frying Nemo, Northern Territory Portrait: Michael...
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