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PUBLISHED:
2013-09-01

A question of condition

Innovative research in Tasmania may lead to new industry practices in Australia’s valuable rocklobster industry By Georgie Raik-Allen A blood sample drawn from a juvenile rocklobster is used to assess the condition and nutritional needs of the animal. World-first techniques to assess the...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-212
DATE START/END: 11 OCT 2020 - 18 FEB 2021

Compilation of information for the US Marine Mammal Protection Act Comparability Finding process

Recent changes to legislation in the United States (US) requires that nations importing seafood must demonstrate that they have a regulatory program for reducing marine mammal bycatch that is comparable in effectiveness to the U.S. standards under ‘Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions’ of the...
ORGANISATION:
Alice Ilona Mackay
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DATE:
2023-06-27

There’s crabs, and there’s Giant Mud Crabs

Research in Queensland is focused on maximising the commercial and ecological health of one of northern Australia’s iconic species, the Giant Mud Crab. By Brad Collis Giant Mud Crabs (Scylla serrata) are biologically very complex, says Dr Julie Robins, who leads research into...
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-116
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2017 - 29 JUN 2018

Development of a 5-year sector and NT Strategic Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Plan for Northern Territory fisheries and aquaculture based on priority needs of major stakeholder sectors

As part of its recent review, the FRDC revised the operations of the various RACs. Amongst other matters, this involved the appointment of FRDC staff to provide Executive support to each RAC and a requirement for each RAC to develop a Strategic Plan for the jurisdiction to provide guidance on RD&E...
ORGANISATION:
Fishwell Consulting Pty Ltd
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PUBLISHED:
2021-09-14

What seafood brings to the table

New nutritional information on popular seafood species will help fishers market their catch and help consumers understand the benefits of their seafood selections as part of a healthy diet By Catherine Norwood The bank of detailed nutritional information about Australia’s many...
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2021-09-14

Marlin, Swordfish and sawsharks feature in winning presentations

Student research focused on improving commercial fishery and ecosystem interactions were highlights of the annual marine sciences conference By Catherine Norwood Three outstanding presentations from marine science students won FRDC-sponsored awards at the 2021 annual...
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PUBLISHED:
2015-09-01

A decade of excellence in culinary connections

There is nothing like seeing fish caught firsthand to understand the effort that goes into producing the best-quality product with the lowest impact For consumers and chefs, connecting with primary producers is a growing trend, powered by media and TV shows such as MasterChef. But the FRDC has...
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