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PUBLISHED:
2015-09-01

Delivering to the public on key challenges

Research, development and extension priorities for the next five years aim to ensure Australian fishing and aquaculture measure up to rising expectations for sustainable and ethical behaviour, while optimising the use of our natural resources The FRDC’s new Research, Development and Extension...
Environment
People
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-206
DATE START/END: 30 APR 2010 - 29 AUG 2013

Development of octopus aquaculture

Background During the past decade, the octopus fishing industry in WA has developed from being virtually non-existent and catch being a byproduct of other fishing activities, to a managed fishery that supports a thriving commercial manufacturing industry. Octopus is now supplied as raw fresh...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
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PUBLISHED:
2019-03-01

Seabed mapping paints clearer trawl picture

The first national study of Australia’s trawling footprint has identified contact with less than 3.5 per cent of the seabed By Melissa Marino Australia"s Trawl Footprint. Source: FRDC Australia’s seabed is incredibly diverse, ranging from kelp forests to coral reefs, and rocky...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-214
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2014 - 29 MAY 2017

RAC WA: Investigating critical biological issues for commercial Greenlip Abalone sea ranching in Flinders Bay, Western Australia

Abalone sea ranching in Australia has had only moderate success to date. This is because success is dependent on a combination of having the right species in an appropriate environment, supported by adequate husbandry. Evidence (FRDC 2012-220) is that greenlip abalone are well adapted to living on...
ORGANISATION:
Curtin University
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2012-032
DATE START/END: 18 JUN 2012 - 6 SEP 2015

Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram: Pacific oyster mortality syndrome (POMS) - risk mitigation, epidemiology and OsHV-1 biology

POMS is a viral disease of C. gigas which is caused by OsHV1 u-var. It has the potential to devastate C. gigas culture in Australia, as it has done overseas. For this reason national priorities have been discussed since early 2011. This application was first developed following the open round for...
ORGANISATION:
University of Sydney (USYD)
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PUBLISHED:
2017-12-01

Shared directions on seafood future

Access to new information, inspiration, networking and reporting on the industry’s progress to stakeholders are all part of the seafood sector’s biennial national gathering Opening the conference Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Senator Anne Ruston The environment...
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PUBLISHED:
2017-06-01

Shark smart

Tracking technologies have given scientists and authorities new tools to aid in the quest for people and sharks to peacefully coexist A White Shark By Annabel Boyer The need to prevent shark attacks on swimmers and surfers while also protecting these top-order predators has led...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-010
DATE START/END: 25 SEP 2007 - 28 FEB 2010

Integration of socio economic sustainability criteria into a reporting framework for the Australian aquaculture industry

The National Aquaculture Council (NAC), established with a primary objective of implementing the Aquaculture Action Agenda, has led the process of consulting with industry and Government to prioritise recommendations from the Action Agenda and has developed the Aquaculture Industry Action Plan...
ORGANISATION:
National Aquaculture Council (NAC)
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