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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-196
DATE START/END: 30 APR 2019 - 30 MAY 2020

Removing seabirds from the otterboard trawler danger zone.

Seabirds are attracted to fishing vessels by the sight and smell of fish and fish offal. At times seabirds have no interest in fishing vessels but at other times their behaviour becomes frenzied. During these periods they can be injured or killed when they strike the steel cables (warps) used to...
ORGANISATION:
South East Trawl Fishing Industry Association (SETFIA)
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PUBLISHED:
2016-06-01

FISH readers share their views

Readers provide feedback that will help to shape future issues of FISH magazine By Annabel Boyer Main role or interest of respondents There are on average 3.3 readers of FISH magazine per copy 54% of respondents say they read articles of specific interest, 41% of respondents read...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-167
DATE START/END: 6 MAY 2024 - 29 MAR 2025

Design and build a portable hatchery prototype for the Australian seaweed industry

The primary aim of this project is to design and build and transportable, prototype seaweed laboratory to assist industry growth. The Asparagopsis R&D Review (Kelly and Rule, 2023) surveyed current industry members and identified a comprehensive list of priorities for industry to progress. One of...
ORGANISATION:
Sea Health Kelp Lab
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DATE:
2024-02-06

Embracing sustainable fishing with alternative gears

Overview Australia's seafood industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability and innovation. Collaborative efforts between researchers and producers are redefining fishing methods and global seafood production standards. In South Australia's Northern Zone Rock...
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DATE:
2023-08-31

Stakeholder Briefing August 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...
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PUBLISHED:
2022-06-20

Partnering in change opportunities

By Michelle Daw and Brad Collis Fishing and aquaculture face unprecedented environmental, economic, technical, social and political challenges that require a collaborative response from all stakeholders. These challenges are recognised in FRDC’s Research and Development Plan 2020–25 and...
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PUBLISHED:
2021-06-01

Experimenting to improve delivery

The FRDC has been exploring new ways of working to improve efficiency and client focus By Chris Izzo and Annabel Boyer Throughout 2020, COVID-19 outbreaks across Australia severely impacted everyone’s lives. While many Australians were struggling to purchase basic groceries, others had to...
Environment
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DATE:
2021-06-01

FRDC Research and Innovation Investment Briefing June 2021

Changes are coming The Stakeholder briefing is changing. You may have noticed it now has a new name, the FRDC Research and Innovation Investment Briefing. Over the next few issues, this briefing will re-focus its purpose towards research and development...
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