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PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-078
DATE START/END: 29 SEP 2023 - 30 MAR 2025

Seaweed National Hatchery Network (NHN) – Tropical Research Hub for Asparagopsis taxiformis

The ability of Asparagopsis spp to reduce methane production from livestock has been firmly established and while its potential is evident, there are still many challenges to overcome to ensure its commercial success and industry uptake. These include important factors such as the scaling up of...
ORGANISATION:
James Cook University (JCU)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2012-047
DATE START/END: 30 SEP 2012 - 27 MAY 2014

Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Subprogram: characterising benthic pelagic interactions in Macquarie Harbour - organic matter processing in sediments and the importance for nutrient dynamics

This project has arisen from discussions with industry and state government regarding the scientific understanding necessary to support ecologically sustainable development of fish farming operations in Macquarie Harbour. For many coastal systems it is well documented that sediment water column...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-081
DATE START/END: 30 MAR 2024 - 29 APR 2025

Seaweed National Hatchery Network (NHN) – Temperate Research Hub for Asparagopsis armata

The red seaweeds Asparagopsis armata and Asparagopsis taxiformis, are both native to southern Australia, is known to contain a secondary metabolite, a bioactive compound called bromoform. This halogenated bioactive has been demonstrated to possess anti-methanogenic properties in the gut of...
ORGANISATION:
Flinders University
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2016-06-01

Health check to identify omega-3 gap

The newly developed Omega-3 Index can identify a nutritional shortfall that can be easily addressed – with seafood By Catherine Norwood The importance of omega-3s in our diets is poised for a major public awareness boost with the development of a simple blood test that can accurately...
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PUBLISHED:
2022-03-04

New projects

The FRDC Board has recently approved the following research projects Project number Project Applicant R&D Plan outcome 2021-096 Southern Rock Lobster planning and management...
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2018-06-01

Prawn farmers regroup

Queensland Groper is being trialled as an alternative aquaculture species Photo: Richard Knuckey Queensland’s Rocky Point Aquaculture is cutting its losses after white spot disease, expanding to farm other species The rhythms of farming life have returned to Queensland’s Rocky Point...
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-176
DATE START/END: 19 MAR 2023 - 28 JUN 2025

ARDC: Food Security Data Challenges: Increasing food security through liberation of fishing and aquaculture data

FRDC is creating an environment where fisheries data can be easily accessed, governed, stored, managed and secured for research and for industry benefit. Current FRDC activities include: • Leading the fisheries sector with a digital-focused R&D Plan • Investing in various agrifood and...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC)
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2014-09-01

Urchin control

Early warning and a proactive approach are helping Tasmania find solutions to its emerging sea urchin problem Long-spined sea urchins grazing on reefs in Wineglass Bay, Tasmania By Emma Flukes and Sean Tracey Since the establishment of the long-spined sea urchin, Centrostephanus...
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Measuring performance

As a statutory authority, the FRDC has a legislative obligation to ensure its investments in R&D projects deliver benefits for its stakeholders. however, measuring these can be difficult for a range of reasons including the duration and complexity of the project, what to measure from it and what...
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DATE:
2023-04-07

Research and Innovation Investment Briefing April 2023

Annual Operational Plan 2023-24 FRDC’s Annual Operational Plan (AOP) 2023-24 details how FRDC will deliver on the fourth year of the R&D Plan 2020-25 and contribute to the 2030 vision of a: collaborative, vibrant fishing and aquaculture, creating diverse benefits from aquatic resources and...
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