The untapped potential of marine plants is being investigated by a growing number of researchers around the world – and, among them, the winner of a national award By Michelle Daw T he compounds that help seaweed defend itself against viruses, fungi and bacteria could hold the key to a...

A new approach to reporting the status of Australian fish stocks improves transparency and provides public access to dynamic data on the status of stocks The SAFS reports are available online at a new website, www.fish.gov.au. The website provides species specific information. By Peter...

Professional excellence, innovation and a commitment to sustainable fisheries were among the attributes of those recognised with national industry awards By Clarisa Collis Australia’s seafood industry honoured its highest achievers at the 7th National Seafood Industry Awards, held in Port...

Monitoring, assessment and transparent decision-making – this is the management trifecta setting Australian fisheries on a path to sustainable futures By Catherine Norwood Although many Australian fisheries already have harvest strategies, the roll-out of harvest management...

A central web portal being developed will provide a one-stop shop for those in the fishing and aquaculture sectors looking for information about workplace health and safety. By Catherine Norwood From ready-to-use safety management system templates to news about the latest safety gear, the new...