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PUBLISHED:
2020-03-01

Deepening Australia’s connection to fisheries

The Indigenous people’s valuable contribution to the fishing sector is being integrated into Australia’s fishing policy and practices By Gio Braidotti Access to fisheries resources is an important part of cultural practices and self-determination for Indigenous communities. Photo: Brad...
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2014-06-01

Economics vital to fisheries health checks

With the health and wellbeing of fisheries, fishers and entire communities at stake, fisheries economists argue that more than a ‘gut feeling’ is needed when considering the financial and social implications of policy decisions Illustration: Paul Dickenson By Bianca Nogrady How do you...
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2018-09-01

Ecosystem view of fisheries health

International research finds good fisheries management does improve ecosystem health, with Australia’s southern fisheries awarded a top ranking Beth Fulton from the Centre for Marine Socioecology. By Gio Braidotti There was a time, up until the turn of the century, when the...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-060
DATE START/END: 31 MAY 2022 - 31 MAR 2023

Analysis of historical sea urchin research for improved management of nearshore fisheries in New South Wales

Stakeholders on the south coast of New South Wales (NSW) recently met to determine how best to manage and promote longevity of the abalone and sea urchin fisheries and kelp ecosystems of nearshore reefs to the mutual benefit of commercial fishers, peoples of the First Nations and the Marine Estate. ...
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University of Wollongong
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2015-203
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2015 - 23 OCT 2017

Best practice guidelines for Australian fisheries management agencies

This proposal was developed at the request of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, in a call for an expression of interest on the topic. The idea of a standard for fishery management has been under discussion in AFMA for some time and is consistent with broader directions in government and...
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CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
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2022-03-04

Hooked on solutions

Evaluating insect meal proteins in aquafeeds, PhD candidates Kat Doughty and Isobel Sewell are drawn to the potential of aquaculture to address food security and climate issues Words and photos by Corrina Ridgway “I’ll get one shot at this,” comments Katarina ‘Kat’ Doughty, concentrating on...
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DATE:
2024-07-23

Rethinking management to tackle the future of wild fisheries

The CEO of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) Wez Norris, is calling for a major rethink of fisheries management strategies to address the “coalescence of challenges” that will test the future of Australia’s wild fisheries. By Catherine Norwood Over the past two decades,...
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-301
DATE START/END: 27 MAY 2010 - 30 NOV 2010

Sponsorship for 2010 Australian Society for Fish Biology Conference and Symposium

While there is a lot of general talk on climate change, this symposium aims to present some credible science and predictions that can be used as a synopsis of the likely impacts on fish and fisheries. Unlike previous years where the ASFB conference and workshop have been held as separate events,...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Society For Fish Biology Inc
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PUBLISHED:
2013-06-01

Reconnect to revitalise fisheries

The inland nurseries of many sought-after Australian marine fish have been losing out in the battle for competing land uses, but a new study finds a cooperative approach can help redress the balance Healthy mangroves on the Crookhaven River, near Nowra, NSW, provide an essential nursery for...
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PUBLISHED:
2022-06-20

Partnering in change opportunities

By Michelle Daw and Brad Collis Fishing and aquaculture face unprecedented environmental, economic, technical, social and political challenges that require a collaborative response from all stakeholders. These challenges are recognised in FRDC’s Research and Development Plan 2020–25 and...
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