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PUBLISHED:
2013-03-01

Robinson's crusade steers industry towards the paperless boat

The need to complete a multitude of catch data forms in the Coorong fishery has led Tom Robinson to initiate the new Deckhand app. Photo: Brad Collis By Ilaria Catizone Every time Tom Robinson’s team of harvesters goes fishing, they have to fill out a number of different government forms...
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DATE:
2023-09-26

Sawing through research to understand the endangered sawfish

Australia is one of the last strongholds for sawfish in the world as populations elsewhere have declined or become extinct. To ensure Australian sawfish populations stay healthy, northern Australia fishers and research organisations are collaborating to understand the impact of sawfish...
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PUBLISHED:
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...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-012
DATE START/END: 14 FEB 2024 - 14 OCT 2026

Reviewing solutions to reduce unwanted fisher interactions with elasmobranchs

Shark depredation (the removal of catch by sharks) causes negative impacts for commercial and recreational fishers due to lost and damaged catch and fishing gear, and reduced enjoyment of fishing, respectively. The resulting extra mortality of target species also leads to uncertainty in stock...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2005-063
DATE START/END: 29 SEP 2005 - 30 AUG 2010

Development of an ecosystem approach to the monitoring and management of Western Australian fisheries

Internationally, there is an increasing focus on ecosystem-based management. Within Australia, the recent moves to ensure that Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) processes are implemented reflect the increasing community demand for more rigorous assessments of the broader impacts of fishing...
ORGANISATION:
Murdoch University
People
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PUBLISHED:
2019-12-01

Capacity to create an enduring experience

With four decades of experience in the fishing industry, CEO of Austral Fisheries David Carter says the wild harvest seafood sector needs to keep the long game in mind if it wants to remain relevant as a respected and responsible food provider By David Carter, CEO Austral Fisheries Pty Ltd ...
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PUBLISHED:
2019-09-01

Focused on fish for the future

As a leading fisheries ‘knowledge broker’ and scientist, Ian Knuckey says the active involvement of fishers from all sectors is essential to improve resource management and ensure a sustainable future for fisheries By Elisabeth Howie Ian Knuckey Photo: Craig Watson What does...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-029
DATE START/END: 31 JUL 2009 - 29 JUN 2010

Ecological risk assessment for effects of fishing on habitats and communities

This application builds on the Ecological Risk Assessment for the Effects of Fishing (ERAEF) project which provides a hierarchical risk assessment approach to assist fisheries to understand and respond to their ecological risks, in particular to satisfy requirements under the EPBC Act. The...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2003-417
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2004 - 4 SEP 2006

Treating prawns with an extended dip in Everfresh

For years now the seafood industry has been searching for alternatives to sulphiting agents for the prevention of blackspot. Because sulphites cause allergic reactions in some sensitized individuals, consumers and food authorities would like to see a reduction in the amount of sulphite present in...
ORGANISATION:
Queensland Seafood Marketers Association Inc (QSMA)
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