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2015-06-01

Human factors top fisheries risk list

Rapidly changing cultural values have emerged as a high risk for the future of the fishing industry, not so much for the fish, says Western Australia’s Rick Fletcher Rick Fletcher: helping new research staff to develop their own scientific skills, and especially their ability to translate...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-083
DATE START/END: 31 MAR 2010 - 30 DEC 2010

Tactical Research Fund: evaluating the impact of fishing on marine turtles relative to other impacts

There are currently six species of marine turtle recognised in Australia, all of which are on the lists of threatened species under the Environmental protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act). The green, hawksbill and flatback turtles are currently listed as vulnerable and the...
ORGANISATION:
Belldi Consultancy Pty Ltd
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-010
DATE START/END: 21 JUL 2008 - 29 JUN 2011

Developing a support tool for management decisions in coastal multi-species scalefish fisheries

An innovative approach linking population dynamics, fishing activities and management strategies is needed to support management decisions in coastal multi-species scalefish fisheries around Australia. These fisheries often exhibit very complex population and fishery dynamics because of their high...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-002
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2023 - 9 JAN 2027

Developing a cost-effective and novel fisheries-independent monitoring program to inform scalefish fisheries management

Background The Tasmanian scalefish fishery contributes to total state fisheries production and is of high community value. However, target species remain difficult to assess and manage. Historically, scalefish, except for Banded Morwong, have been assessed using trends in commercial catch and...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-078
DATE START/END: 31 JAN 2020 - 31 JAN 2022

Fishing for change: A social marketing approach to reduce the recreational harvest of Snapper and Pearl Perch in Queensland

This project proposal was developed in response to FRDC’s call for expressions of interest to address its priority around fishing behaviour change for recreational fishers in Queensland. Few RDCs have recognised the potential of behaviour change programs to improve primary industry and natural...
ORGANISATION:
Currie Communications
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2015-03-01

National approach to unify onboard safety efforts

The fishing industry is in the spotlight as the Australian Maritime Safety Authority leads renewed efforts to improve onboard workplace safety Clean Green program participant Jarrod Day and workplace health and safety trainer Tanya Adams. Photo: Southern Rocklobster By Peta...
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2021-09-14

Celebrating the story of Indigenous fishing on a world stage

The recognition of Indigenous fishing in Australia’s history is growing, helping to bridge cultural divides and integrating more diverse perspectives into the sector’s future Words Anne Crawford This month, Matt Osborne will address the World Fisheries Congress to tell the story of...
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2017-03-01

Fisheries growth and new research priorities

Knowledge, partnerships and research capacity continue to play important roles in sustainable fishing and aquaculture sectors. FRDC reports to Parliament and its stakeholders about its activities over the past financial year. There was strong financial growth in the Australian fishing industry...
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PUBLISHED:
2020-07-01

The future of Australian agriculture and fisheries

Australian agriculture is facing unprecedented change. We need to ensure the right foundations are in place to position Australian agriculture to continue its success story, delivering value to our farmers and the broader community now and into the future. Innovation is key. It drives...
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2013-06-01

Monitoring under scrutiny in wake of algal outbreak

By Catherine Norwood More than 200 leading international shellfish safety specialists gathered in Sydney for the 9th International Conference on Molluscan Shellfish Safety in March this year to discuss the latest industry research, management and policy issues. Co-chair of the conference...
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