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PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-204
DATE START/END: 17 JUL 2014 - 29 DEC 2015

Implications of current spatial management measures on AFMA ERAs for habitats

Addressing the environmental sustainability of fishing continues to be a major strategic challenge, even though Australia is a world leader in ecosystem based management of fisheries. Australian fisheries must meet legislative requirements under the EPBC Act and regular environmental reviews...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-404
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2016 - 30 AUG 2020

Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram: Strategic planning, project management and adoption

The Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram (AAHS) was established in 2001, prompted by the federal budget initiative (FBI) - Building a National Approach to Animal and Plant Health. Under a joint agreement between DAFFA and FRDC, AAHS was established and, in consultation with industry, a portfolio of...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-224
DATE START/END: 29 APR 2018 - 14 FEB 2020

Southern Rock Lobster Clean Green program, revision, digitisation & extension across the supply chain

First introduced in 2004, the Clean Green program was developed as an integrated ‘pot-to-plate' Product Standard with independent third-party auditing of practices. The program was developed in response to serious challenges to work practices, environmental legislation and food safety issues. It...
ORGANISATION:
Southern Rocklobster Ltd (SRL)
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2015-12-01

Quick action improves fish welfare

A proactive approach to animal welfare has developed new fish handling strategies for recreational fishers By Bianca Nogrady Photo: 123rf.com Scientists and fishers all agree it is important to minimise the stress of fish during fishing activities. This is humane and results in fish of...
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2015-12-01

To market, to market

Direct contact with customers adds to fishers’ job satisfaction, and brings new opportunities to educate the public By Ilaria Catizone Dealing directly with the public is one of the main reasons that Hayley Abbott loves attending farmers’ markets in Moruya, New South Wales, and Canberra...
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2015-12-01

Quality testing to support trade

Local knowledge and networks go a long way to providing accurate aquatic animal disease diagnostics Illustration: Justin Garnsworthy Contributed by the Aquatic Pest and Health Policy Section, Animal Health Policy Branch, Animal Division, Department of Agriculture and Water Resource....
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2015-09-01

Crop rotations in the zone

Research on the Great Barrier Reef has identified a sea cucumber harvesting strategy with global application CSIRO researcher Eva Plaganyi at a workshop with a focus on sea cucumbers in the Zanzibar Archipelago off the coast of Tanzania, east Africa. Photo: Tim Skewes, CSIRO By Clarisa...
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2015-09-01

Save the seagrass

Farmers and fishers have created new connections in a campaign to preserve the seagrasses that are an essential part of the aquatic ecosystem at Gippsland’s Corner Inlet By Ilaria Catizone Broadleaf Seagrass Two very different types of grass – pastures and seagrasses – are both crucial...
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2015-06-01

Oyster growers invest in genetic POMS resistance

As a devastating disease spreads from French Pacific Oyster farms to the rest of the world, an Australian industry-based R&D company is preparing to defend against inevitable incursions Making use of ASI breeding improvements: (from left) Ian, Anna and Thomas Duthie on the water at...
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2015-03-01

‘Master’ title builds fishery professionalism

The combination of recognised training and the promotion of professional expertise aims to improve the public perception and reputation of Australia’s fishing industry By Catherine Norwood Greg Golby A new program has been launched in New South Wales aimed at helping fishers to regain...
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