A scientific technique developed in Australia to estimate Southern Bluefin Tuna stocks is being applied to other species Photo: 123rf.com By Bianca Nogrady To work out the size and demographics of a human population we have endless tools at our disposal: a census, electoral rolls, surveys,...

Fostering innovation and greater productivity in Australia’s fishing sector is the aim of an event that connects innovators with the investment to make their ideas a reality Improved catch methods, aquaculture innovation and new seafood products are among the focal points of a new Australian...

Work for the Dole participants in NSW learn new skills as they help rehabilitate local waterways By Andrew Cooke Ten years ago, Matt Hansen and Mick O’Neill set out to raise money to put native fingerlings into their local Central West NSW river system. The Dubbo pair’s initial efforts...

Combining the stories behind our seafood with technological innovation can help businesses make it in the marketplace, Fish-X participants are learning By Rebecca Thyer X-Lab director Tim Parsons teaches Fish-X participants at the Brisbane hackathon. Photo: X-Lab Ventures The...

New state fisheries ministers Sarah Courtney (top) and Tim Whetstone In Tasmania, Sarah Courtney (right) has been appointed as Minister for Primary Industries and Water in the Liberal government under Premier Will Hodgman. Elected as the Member for Bass, she previously worked in the finance...