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FISH VOL 21 4
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In this issue
Flow-on effects
It is easy to see how changes in river flows affect trees and waterbirds, but researcher Alison King has taken on the greater challenge of identifying the effects of a river’s fish...
Bass anglers take up habitat cause
Recreational fishers are helping to revegetate river banks with native plants and improve fish passage along their favourite riverine reaches By Alexandra...
Biosecurity ‘seatbelt’ for salmon producers
Huon Aquaculture’s ‘all-in’ approach to biosecurity has earned the company national recognition By Lynda Delacey
Fishing for the past
To put contemporary fishing trends into a longer-term context, researchers are mining the memories of Queensland fishers and trawling through 140 years of historical records
Seafood CRC begins rebid campaign
By Emily Mantilla
Seafood expansion on Colbeck’s agenda
At the top of the new Australian Government’s ‘to do’ list is wider recognition of the good work it is doing in the area of fisheries management, and improving engagement between industry and the...
Students shaping the future
New information about the age and growth rates of Wahoo in the Coral Sea was the subject of the winning student presentation at the Australian Marine Sciences Association’s (AMSA) annual...
Direct engagement
The seafood industry’s national conference focused on the importance of connecting with consumers and markets in Australia and abroad to tell the industry story
Fruits of the sea
Gascoyne leads WA's sustainability gap analysis
By Rose Yeoman
The darker side of exotic ornamental fish
Millions of beautiful ornamental fish are imported each year and, despite strict quarantine measures, some might be also importing diseases that threaten domestic fish species and...
Scampi example prompts live prawn review
By Catherine Norwood
FRDC expands its role
A new take at Fish Face
By Catherine Norwood
Cooperative course for rocklobster industry
Stock assessments, new technology, biotoxin warnings and international marketing were all on the agenda for rocklobster industry participants attending the 8th Rock Lobster Congress in Sydney in...
Kingfish star is rising
A commitment to research has helped Clean Seas overcome developmental setbacks on the path improving Yellowtail Kingfish production
National awards honour industry leaders
Professional excellence, innovation and a commitment to sustainable fisheries were among the attributes of those recognised with national industry awards By Clarisa...
Humble sardine gets a makeover
Careful preparation and a passion for the product have been crucial in the development of new markets for an old-fashioned favourite By Australian Seafood Cooperative Research...
Netting new leadership skills
By Rebecca Jennings Two weeks roughing it in the Kimberley was a world away from their roles in the fishing industry, but it laid the foundations for a journey Katherine...
