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DATE:
2022-04-12

Safer seismic surveys the goal for Bass Strait fisheries

Following a growing number of studies that identify the impact of traditional seismic survey techniques on marine species, FRDC has backed new research in Bass Strait to investigate alternative technologies. The project focuses on two species, the Commercial Scallop (Pecten fumatus) and the...
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DATE:
2022-05-31

Program overview

About Since July 2016, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) have undertaking a world-first program to assess the feasibility of using Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (the carp virus) as a...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2006-234
DATE START/END: 22 JUL 2006 - 30 JUN 2007

Development and implementation of an integrated electronic weighing, recording and video monitoring of catch landings - SA Southern Zone Rocklobster Fishery

The SA Southern Zone Rock lobster Fishery Management Committee (FMC) provides advice to the South Australian Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries on management of the rocklobster fishery in the South East of the State. The lobster fishery operates to a strict catch quota arrangement. Catch...
ORGANISATION:
Corvel Marketing and Management
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-532
DATE START/END: 16 JAN 2011 - 26 SEP 2013

FRDC-DCCEE: changing currents in marine biodiversity governance and management: responding to climate change

Australia’s marine systems and biota are known to be exposed to a range of likely impacts from human-induced climate change: ocean acidification, warming sea surface temperatures, rise in sea level, increases in cyclone intensities, changes in rainfall and run-off of land-based pollutants and...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
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DATE:
2024-12-17

Making space for marine uses

The input of First Nations people will be an integral part of decisions about future access to marine spaces and resources under a new marine spatial planning framework being developed. By Catherine Norwood A draft set of guiding principles to underpin Australia’s marine spatial...
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-333
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2008 - 30 JUN 2011

People development program: WINSC annual conference sponsorship

The Women's Industry Network was formed in 1996 by a group of women in fishing in South Australia and has since developed into a National body with organisations in each state. In February of 1998, SA WIN hosted a Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) sponsored workshop entitled...
ORGANISATION:
Women in Seafood Australasia (WISA)
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-725
DATE START/END: 16 AUG 2009 - 16 AUG 2013

SCRC: PhD Sustainable Aquaculture Development Through Effective Policies.(Mark Oliver)

The PhD candidate has over 10 years experience in commercial aquaculture followed by a further 10 years in aquaculture education and training. During this time, the candidate has gained an insight into the difficulties and challenges arising from the application process for commercial marine...
ORGANISATION:
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-054
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2017 - 30 DEC 2018

NCCP: Social, economic, and ecological risk assessment for use of Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3) for carp biocontrol in Australia

The European carp (Cyprinus carpio - hereafter, carp) is one of the Australia's most significant introduced pest species. Carp have a substantial negative impact on water quality and the amenity value of our freshwater rivers and lakes. This affects all water users, including irrigators and regional...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Health and Biosecurity
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-069
DATE START/END: 31 AUG 2017 - 29 NOV 2019

Indigenous Capacity Building Program

The FRDC's Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) was formed to ensure that fishing and seafood industry focused RD&E delivers improved economic, environmental and social benefits to Australia’s indigenous people. Through their work over the last few years, they have established that there is a need to...
ORGANISATION:
Fishwell Consulting Pty Ltd
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-147
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2017 - 29 DEC 2021

Develop a strong current warning system and inform knowledge of the nearshore current regime influencing the Western Rock Lobster fishery

In recent fishing seasons management changes have allowed fishers to fish pots in deepwater regions at time of the year when catch rates and beach prices are both relatively high. Some of these areas are susceptible to strong ocean currents flowing down the coast in a southward direction. When...
ORGANISATION:
University of Western Australia (UWA)
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