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Caretaker Conventions

The Australian Government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Basement Jacks - where's your stock at?

Genetics, micro-chemistry and even parasites are being used to learn more about Mangrove Jack (Lutjanus argentimaculatus), including stock structure and migration patterns.

Take a Deep Dive: Commercial Wild Catch

Come and explore the realities of the wild harvest sector and absorb a new thing or two about an important sector for Australia.

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Water disinfection for influent water biosecurity on prawn grow-out farms

RESEARCH PROJECT • 2021-026

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Water disinfection for influent water biosecurity on prawn grow-out farms

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ORGANISATION:

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Bribie Island

National Hatchery Network – Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance Program Leadership and Coordination

RESEARCH PROJECT • 2022-208

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National Hatchery Network – Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance Program Leadership and Coordination

1. Develop NHN Program Leadership and establish people and technical R&D capability relating to seaweed, especially Asparagopsis

ORGANISATION:

Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance

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FRDC's Research Development & Extension Priorities

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FRDC's Research Development & Extension Priorities

Learn more about how FRDC decides on its research, development and extension priorities, and how you can provide input into our next round of investment opportunities.

FRDC's Circular Economy Program 2022-2025

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FRDC's Circular Economy Program 2022-2025

Learn more about FRDC's Circular Economy Program, and how you can get involved.

Revolutionary fish screen technology - a river renaissance for millions of native fish

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Revolutionary fish screen technology - a river renaissance for millions of native fish

Learn more about a new FRDC project investigating the power of new fish screen technologies, potentially saving millions of native fish while protecting river biodiversity and productivity.