Crab app enhances fisheries monitoring

A new smartphone app that allows commercial crab fishers to collect detailed, near-real-time catch data is proving a cost-effective alternative to traditional monitoring By...

New plan, new approach

Extensive consultation with stakeholders has helped to clarify the long-term aspirations of Australia’s fisheries sectors and identify challenges to be overcome By Josh...

Marine changes are shared experiences

Local, lived experiences add value to the science documenting changes in our marine environments, says researcher Gretta Pecl, supporting better decisions for the future of our...

Collaboration to streamline fisheries management

The first meeting of fisheries-sector government ministers in more than a decade could prove the beginning of an era of cooperative fisheries management

Stock status update

The addition of new species further improves reporting on the status of Australia’s fisheries and identifies room for improvement By Catherine Norwood

National seafood branding: Do we need it?

Should Australian seafood have a common national brand to promote its products in international and domestic markets?

Brave new world of octopus farming

Countering territorial behaviour and the propensity of octopus to escape from even the most securely closed tank systems have been among a number of achievements and world firsts to come from...

Rock Lobster compass set south

While most relocated Southern Rocklobster stay put, those that do move have shown a highly accurate sense of direction

National approach to unify onboard safety efforts

The fishing industry is in the spotlight as the Australian Maritime Safety Authority leads renewed efforts to improve onboard workplace safety

In brief

Planning marine investment A 10-year plan prioritising marine science investment for Australia is expected to be finalised by June 2015, and the FRDC has been leading discussion about...

Trade trifecta opens seafood markets

The removal of tariffs will allow Australia to be more competitive in satisfying the growing Chinese market for seafood

Sound effects

While humans harness sound to navigate the ocean and its riches, there are growing concerns about the potential impact of industrial noise pollution on marine ecosystems

Twine designs tied to improved fuel efficiency

Thinner twine combined with a different trawl configuration and otter boards incorporating efficient sails should reduce trawl system drag by more than 35 per cent, new research shows

Expertise underpins safe fish trade

Industry participation in the development of international food safety standards is helping to ensure proposed international protocols are workable in Australia By Catherine...

Obituaries

Vale FRDC director David Thomason

Algal toxins have little impact on abalone

Joining the debate on new international seafood safety standards has allowed Australia and New Zealand to argue for an approach that reflects the actual risk to consumers

Australia's take on sustainability trends

How does Australia fare when it comes to global trends shaping the sustainable production and supply of seafood? By Josh Fielding

Collective achievements through investment

Changes to legislation during the past year are making way for new challenges and opportunities for the FRDC and its stakeholders By Julie Haldane In 2013-14...

‘Master’ title builds fishery professionalism

The combination of recognised training and the promotion of professional expertise aims to improve the public perception and reputation of Australia’s fishing industry By...

Seafood future is ready-to-go

New market opportunities, new marketing techniques and new products are all contributing to a renewed sense of optimism for Australia’s fishing and seafood industries

Blue clue aids Snapper tally

Sorting the Snapper eggs from those of other species will allow egg numbers to be used to assess fish populations