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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-209
DATE START/END: 30 MAR 2020 - 30 MAY 2020

Developing a guidance document for Whichfish Risk Assessment

In 2018, FRDC under National Priority 1, launched a pilot Business2Business tool Whichfish.com.au and New Zealand launched OpenSeas.org.nz to assist seafood wholesalers and retailers source seafood against criteria in their own responsible sourcing policies. The tool used was a risk assessment...
ORGANISATION:
Oceanomics Pty Ltd
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-075
DATE START/END: 31 JAN 2023 - 31 MAY 2023

National Workshop to develop a regional collaborative plan to control the invasive Longspined Sea Urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii)

The impacts of the range extending Long Spined Sea Urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) on habitat, biodiversity, and commercial fisheries in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania are well-recognised. FRDC has funded 15+ Long Spined Sea Urchin related projects across these three jurisdictions, and we...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE TAS)
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-158
DATE START/END: 7 MAR 2024 - 26 NOV 2024

Preparing for Threats and Opportunities of Alternative Proteins

This application was developed by a multidisciplinary team from The Growth Drivers to provide insights into the opportunities and risks that alternative proteins pose to the fishing and aquaculture sectors. The concepts and approaches have been developed in the context of previous work that TGD has...
ORGANISATION:
The Growth Drivers (TGD)
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DATE:
2024-01-23

Australian trap fishers cross countries seeking whale-friendly options

A delegation of five Australian fishers, led by OceanWatch Australia’s Project Manager for Whale Entanglement Mitigation, Kristin Hoel, recently returned from an enlightening trip to the Ropeless Consortium in Halifax, Nova Scotia. By Dempsey Ward Supported by an education travel bursary...
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DATE:
2024-11-28

Fisheries Restocking - one option in a sea of choices

Introduction Restocking (referred to interchangeably as ‘fisheries enhancement’) is the practice of releasing hatchery-produced fish into the wild to supplement or enhance natural populations. Restocking programs may aim to support conservation, enhance recreational and/or commercial fishing...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-776
DATE START/END: 30 APR 2011 - 1 NOV 2012

Seafood CRC: research, develop and trial new Australian wild caught abalone products in China

Project 2009/723: 'Analysis of product differentiation opportunities for Australian Wild Caught Abalone in China' is a current Seafood CRC project that has been developed and implemented in 2 stages. Stage 1 involved developing a plan to trial a range of potential marketing activities designed...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
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DATE:
2024-08-15

Take a deep dive: Innovation

Innovation is more than just profits; it's about the future of seafood. A group of forward-thinking fishers are riding the wave of innovation, becoming true pioneers in their respective fields. Check out a new thing or two from this innovative bunch! Ocean Insights:...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-235
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2007 - 29 SEP 2009

Development and implementation of an industry Education and Market Awareness Program

Australia has great seafood, yet the Australian seafood industry has failed to effectively communicate how good it really is to consumers. Alternative protein sources, such as beef, lamb or pork have steadily increased their promotional effort, to become front of mind with consumers. We seek to...
ORGANISATION:
Seafood Experience Australia Ltd (SEA)
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-761
DATE START/END: 25 AUG 2008 - 24 AUG 2011

SCRC: PhD : Increasing Oyster Spat Production Through Management of Microbiological Contamination

Since the development of oyster hatchery production in Tasmania in the late 1970s, bacterial infections caused by Vibrio species have plagued the oyster industry and compromised reliability of supply. Over a period of 30 years, bacterial oyster spat infections have been blamed on various causes...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-025
DATE START/END: 28 FEB 2013 - 30 DEC 2014

Assessing post-release survival of Southern Bluefin Tuna from recreational fishing

Following major reduction of the southern bluefin tuna (SBT) stock by commercial fisheries, global efforts are underway to rebuild the population. Alongside the commercial sector, recreational fishing for SBT occurs across most Australian states, with anecdotal evidence suggesting effort is...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
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