This project will improve first feeding and increase survival of larval Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) in culture. The Seafood CRC has significant investment in SBT aquaculture, in support of Clean Seas Tuna (CST), to establish a sustainable aquacultured SBT industry projected to be valued at >$200...
While most relocated Southern Rocklobster stay put, those that do move have shown a highly accurate sense of direction
Illustration: Aidan Gifkins
A South Australian study involving the translocation of Southern Rocklobster (Jasus edwardsii) has provided new evidence that the species has...
New types of pesticides are being used in both agriculture and in “household” applications. The use of organophosphate pesticides is being phased out because they are toxic to a wide range of aquatic life forms and replaced by neonicotinoid pesticides, such as imidacloprid, which are more specific...
FRDC undertakes regular market research with our stakeholders to understand their views on key issues and on our performance.
Research includes face-to-face qualitative in-depth interviews with key stakeholders and quantitative telephone surveys with people across fisheries and...
Clean Seas Yellowtail Kingfish operations in Port Lincoln.
Photo: FRDC
From feed to disease, researchers around the country are joining forces with industry partners to enhance aquaculture
By Catherine Norwood
Yellowtail Kingfish aquaculture sites (from left): Geraldton, Port Lincoln and...
As FRDC’s manager of market trade and communications, Peter Horvat travelled to Belgium for the Global Seafood Expo this year. On the way, he found himself tracing the steps of Australia’s Yellowtail Kingfish on a similar route to international destinations. It was a chance to discover first-hand...