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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...
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PUBLISHED:
2014-06-01

New approach heads off fish deformities

Granite-patterned tanks have become the latest ‘must have’ in hatchery equipment, where the decor is proving critical in addressing fish behaviour that has inhibited production By Rose Yeoman Australia’s annual production of farmed Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) from sea net pens is on...
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PUBLISHED:
2021-03-01

NT builds new fishing experiences

New reef design amplifies habitat for northern marine species and opportunities for recreational fishers By Barbara Adam The custom-made Reef Pyramids are designed to enhance the underwater habitat for a broad range of fish. Photo: Northern Territory Fisheries After...
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PUBLISHED:
2017-12-01

Cultural change at sea

A proactive approach to building relationships and collaborative research are part of Kyri Toumazos’s style in improving respect for the commercial seafood sector and enhancing its prospects Kyri Toumazos Photo: Jacqui Way Fishing is a longstanding tradition in the Mediterranean nation of...
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DATE:
2021-06-24

Rock Lobster Exports

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Information Consultancy Services, 2007, cat. no. 9920.0,...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-042
DATE START/END: 31 MAY 2010 - 30 AUG 2011

Improving gear selectivity in Australian Mud Crab fisheries

This proposal was developed when it became apparent that gear selectivity (i.e. wire mesh size) did not change when the minimum legal size (MLS) for commercially harvested mud crabs in the Northern Territory was increased by 10 mm in May 2006. Whilst both catch and catch rate have risen since that...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (NT)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-033
DATE START/END: 29 SEP 2007 - 30 JUN 2010

Development of a DNA based aging technique for use in fisheries assessments

Knowledge of the age structure of fisheries populations and individual growth rates is crucial to accurate population modelling, which is an integral component of the management cycle. For example, age data for crustaceans would decrease the degree of uncertainty in stock assessment models and...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-081
DATE START/END: 30 MAR 2024 - 29 APR 2025

Seaweed National Hatchery Network (NHN) – Temperate Research Hub for Asparagopsis armata

The red seaweeds Asparagopsis armata and Asparagopsis taxiformis, are both native to southern Australia, is known to contain a secondary metabolite, a bioactive compound called bromoform. This halogenated bioactive has been demonstrated to possess anti-methanogenic properties in the gut of...
ORGANISATION:
Flinders University
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PUBLISHED:
2019-05-31

Aquaculture focus for science stars

Aquaculture is proving to be a fertile space for young researchers looking to have a tangible impact in a range of areas By Gio Braidotti and Catherine Norwood Australian Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud, 2019 fisheries award winner Elliot Scanes and...
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PUBLISHED:
2014-12-01

Cooperative course for rocklobster industry

Stock assessments, new technology, biotoxin warnings and international marketing were all on the agenda for rocklobster industry participants attending the 8th Rock Lobster Congress in Sydney in September By Daryl Sykes Tagging is part of efforts to monitor and rebuild the NSW rocklobster...
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