The FRDC board has recently approved the following research projects to go ahead
Project number |
Project |
Applicant |
R&D Plan outcome |
2021-022 |
Establishing influence of environmental factors on trace element profiles database and sampling frequency |
Curtin University |
1 |
2021-020 |
Stable isotopes: a rapid method to determine lobster diet and trace lobster origin? |
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania | 1 |
2021-018 | SafeFish 2021–2025 | Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania | 1 |
2021-010 | Investigating video survey techniques to determine commercial scallop abundance in inshore and offshore waters, closed areas and juvenile beds | Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania | 1 |
2021-008 | Utilisation of boat ramp cameras to estimate recreational fishing catch and effort in key Victorian fisheries | Victorian Fisheries Authority | 1 |
2021-001 | The emerging billfish fishing grounds of northern Australia: fisheries description, movements, and hot-spots | Charles Darwin University | 1 |
2020-118 | Pre-feasibility for a zero-emission fishing fleet – prawn fishing case study | Austral Fisheries Pty Ltd | 2 |
2020-116 | Accelerating Greenlip Abalone stock recovery in South Australia using release of hatchery-reared juveniles: Phase 1 – genetics risk assessment and preliminary cost-benefit analysis | University of Adelaide | 1 |
2020-110 | Fish and Chips Awards 2021 | Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) | 5 |
2020-109 |
Future proofing the Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) (SBT) Industry through Kin in South Australia by developing new and alternative distribution markets and distributions channels |
Kin Premium Australian Seafood Pty Ltd |
1 |
2020-107 | Seafood Directions Conference 2022, 2024, 2026 |
Seafood Industry Australia |
3 |
2020-106 | Pioneering Tropical Rock Lobster raft grow-out for Northern Australia | CRC for Developing Northern Australia | 1 |
2020-105 |
Ray Report Card |
University of Tasmania |
5 |
2020-104 |
Evaluating the role of direct fish-to-fish contact on horizontal transmission of Koi herpesvirus |
NSW Department of Primary Industries | 1 |
2020-098 | Consumer and market data to inform Love Australian Prawns 2021–22 | Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries Ltd |
1 |
2020-097 | Investigating sources of variability in the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Patagonian Toothfish fishery | University of Tasmania |
1 |
2020-095 | Science to support Australia’s Southern Ocean fisheries 2021–2023 | Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania | 1 |
2020-094 |
Improving the availability of safe and effective veterinary medicines |
University of Adelaide |
1 |
2020-073 |
The value of artificial reefs and fish-aggregating devices (FADs) in creating new recreational fishing opportunities and the important role in fish recruitment that are unique to Tasmania |
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania | 1 |
2020-062 |
Minimising plastic in the Western Rock Lobster industry |
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc. |
2 |
R&D Outcomes
1 Growth for enduring prosperity | 2 Best practices and production systems | 3 A culture that is inclusive and forward thinking | 4 Fair and secure access to aquatic resources | 5 Community trust respect and value