The Federal Government is offering up to $1.1 million dollars for SME’s who can provide innovative solutions to improve the energy efficiency of the commercial fishing...

In the wide world of sharks and rays, Australia is doing remarkably well, according to the latest comprehensive national assessment of shark and ray stocks. By Catherine...

It is with heavy hearts we acknowledge the passing of highly influential and distinguished Dr Peter O’Brien A special thanks to Herman Raadsma for the supporting...

Under its Statutory Funding Agreement (SFA) with the Commonwealth Government, the Fisheries Research & Development Corporation (FRDC) may be required to commission a periodic independent review of...

The world’s first global review of microplastics and seafood confirms negative impacts on marine species while identifying the sources of contaminant and suggesting ways to minimise its...

A delegation of five Australian fishers, led by OceanWatch Australia’s Project Manager for Whale Entanglement Mitigation, Kristin Hoel, recently returned from an enlightening trip to the Ropeless...

FRDC-sponsored Nuffield Scholars Joana Mendes (2023 scholar) and Tom Cosentino (2024 scholar), have been awarded a 14-week global learning experience, diving deeper into their respective fishing and...

Bringing together Indigenous and scientific knowledge about Gynburra, or the Dusky Morwong (Dactylophora nigricans), is helping to build a better understanding of the species and changes in local fish...

Gathering traditional fishing data in the Torres Strait will help local communities improve their stewardship of fisheries resources for food security, cultural purposes and balanced management of...

Smartphone apps can add valuable information about recreational fishing catch and effort to improve fisheries management, but further research is needed to make them a robust alternative to the...