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DATE:
2023-12-14

Developing a Kimberley Mud Crab fishery

A new research project is working with Aboriginal communities to gather biological data on two mud crab species in Western Australia to help develop local fisheries and provide economic opportunities for Indigenous communities. By Claire Crawford Fisheries targeting the...
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DATE:
2023-09-26

Scottish Fishing Executive helps navigate Australia’s fishing future

Sharing experiences, opportunities and challenges around offshore renewable energy in Scotland was the focus of Scottish Fishermen’s Federation Chief Executive Officer Elspeth Macdonald, on her FRDC-supported tour of Australia. By Dempsey Ward This exchange of knowledge between...
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-038
DATE START/END: 5 MAY 2021 - 29 MAR 2023

Shark depredation in Australian fisheries: understanding the scope of the issue and identify potential mitigation options

Following reports of increasing shark depredation from numerous fisheries across many Australian jurisdictions (particularly those across the continent's northern half), the FRDC was tasked by the Australian Fisheries Management Forum (AFMF) with convening a workshop series on this issue. In...
ORGANISATION:
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-058
DATE START/END: 29 SEP 2020 - 29 JUN 2025

Communications Program – Increasing community understanding, trust and acceptance for the Western Rock Lobster industry

Western Rock Lobster (WRL) is an incorporated association that represents the western rock lobster industry. It is the world's first Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fishery and the largest professional fishery in Western Australia. The fishery harvests one species (Panulirus cygnus)...
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
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DATE:
2025-02-27

NSW fishers take on groundbreaking renewable diesel trial

Renewable diesel is among the latest technologies fishers are encouraged to trial as the fishing and aquaculture sectors investigate ways to decarbonise operations. Two NSW commercial fishers have been the first in Australia to trial a low carbon renewable fuel solution as part of a NSW...
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DATE:
2023-10-30

A school of fish(eries) professionals

FRDC supported individuals from all over Australia to attend a Fisheries Management Course in Wollongong - where they learnt, developed, and mastered the profession of sustainably managing a fishery. By Dempsey Ward One of the lucky FRDC-sponsored participants was Industry Liaison...
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2019-03-01

Yellowtail Kingfish growing availability for consumers

New information on what to feed Yellowtail Kingfish, and when, will help produce more fish more quickly for the domestic white fish market By Catherine Norwood Dan Fish, general manager of Aquaculture at Clean Seas with a Yellowtail Kingfish. Photo: Clean Seas Seafood...
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2018-09-01

Triple challenge for Barramundi expansion

An international investigation identifies the steps needed to realise the growth potential of Australia’s favourite white-fleshed fish Dan Richards holds a juvenile Barramundi. Photo: Humpty Doo Barramundi By Rebecca Thyer A 12-month international study tour has Dan Richards, from the...
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