With a global focus on making better use of our fisheries resources, an age-old issue gains renewed focus
The fate of unwanted catch has become an increasingly hot topic in the debate about sustainable fisheries
Photo: Paul Jones
By Catherine Norwood
Internationally, fisheries...
The Australian Prawn Farmer’s Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests and foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry.
The sector produced more than 5,000 tonnes in 2014/15 with a farm gate value of $88 million, providing more than 300 direct jobs. ...
On a world-wide basis, there is increasing concern about the levels of bycatch associated with trawling. Perceptions of wastage and negative ecological impacts underlie these concerns and have prompted many studies into trawl bycatch mitigation. We recognise that the first focus should be on...
Bridging science-policy for sustainable development, blue carbon soil stocks and reducing community conflict in aquaculture, were the focus of the winning student presentations at the Australian Marine Science Association annual conference.
Held in Cairns in early August and supported by funding...