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2023-11-21

Tuna Champions: the right fish at the right time

Six years on from the launch of Tuna Champions, project leader Professor Sean Tracey reflects on the success and evolution of the education campaign focused on recreational fishers and the iconic Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii). By Catherine Norwood A clearly...
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2024-07-23

From Recycling to Redesign: How can we achieve a circular sector?

A groundbreaking new report from the Regional Circularity Cooperative charts an innovative path for the fishing and aquaculture sectors to embrace a circular economy. By Dempsey Ward While minimising material use and waste has long been a priority for the fisheries and aquaculture...
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2023-10-30

Collaboration to futureproof Mud Crab fishery

A new strategic plan aligning the Australian mud crab industry will strengthen collaboration for economic and environmental benefit. By Christine Fotis-Waldon The Australian Mud Crab fishery, that operates across multiple jurisdictions, is taking a new national approach to...
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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...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-176
DATE START/END: 15 SEP 2024 - 29 JUN 2025

Investigating drivers of environmental change in Pipe Clay Lagoon

WHY AND HOW APPLICATION DEVELOPED Coastal lagoon systems in Tasmania form a fundamental part of coastal ecosystems. Healthy lagoons support local biodiversity, and play a key role in nutrient cycling and flood protection. They provide opportunities for sustainable aquaculture, fishing and tourism,...
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Marine Solutions Tasmania Pty Ltd
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2025-03-13

Data Management Tools & Resources

Click here to view and download a PDF version of this content This page provides Principal Investigators of FRDC projects useful data management resources and guides to help maximise the impact of their research. For assistance with data management, digitalisation and insights, do not...
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2021-06-26

White Spot Disease

White spot disease (WSD) is an internationally notifiable disease of crustaceans caused by white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). WSD causes up to 100 per cent mortality on prawn farms throughout Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. WSSV infects a wide range of decapod crustaceans and is considered...
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2021-09-27

Research and Innovation Investment Briefing September 2021

A successful World Fisheries Congress 2021 Like many of our stakeholders, some of the FRDC staff participated in the recent virtual World Fisheries Congress 2021 (WFC). The congress saw 1100 delegates from over 60 countries converge online for...
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2021-06-01

FRDC Research and Innovation Investment Briefing June 2021

Changes are coming The Stakeholder briefing is changing. You may have noticed it now has a new name, the FRDC Research and Innovation Investment Briefing. Over the next few issues, this briefing will re-focus its purpose towards research and development...
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