Industry has its say on seafood marketing

Industry support for marketing initiatives is growing, building on early market research and the positive progress of initial industry campaigns The FRDC has a clearer understanding of...

Fish breathe easy en route

By transforming plastic bags and polystyrene into continuously oxygenated bulk-transport containers Australian engineering is revolutionising the transport of live fish By Louis...

Health study asesses stress factors

Fishers identify stress as the greatest workplace issue facing their industry

A common future for food security

The role of fishing in global food security – often overlooked in Australia – was one of the ‘big picture’ issues to emerge from Wayne Dredge’s 2014 Nuffield Scholarship international study...

Bio-economics intelligence key to effective fisheries management

Fisheries managers are making greater use of fisheries number crunching to ensure public resources provide the best possible returns for the country

Tropical sanctuary for elusive riverine species

Researchers have braved the dangers of remote northern locations – and fish with sharp teeth – to learn more about the health of Australia’s rare sawfish and river shark...

New take on northern seafood

A new publication shares the stories of what it takes to produce seafood along with some tasty takes on how to eat it

Oyster growers invest in genetic POMS resistance

As a devastating disease spreads from French Pacific Oyster farms to the rest of the world, an Australian industry-based R&D company is preparing to defend against inevitable...

Native species serves as industry safety net

A new oyster aquaculture industry is on the verge of large-scale commercialisation in South Australia

Back from the brink

It takes a rare combination of factors for a restocking program to work and be successful including long-term commitment and breeding know-how; popular appeal also helps

In brief

Minister reviews new 2015–20 RD&E Plan The FRDC’s new Research, Development and Extension Plan (RD&E Plan) and its implementation were key components of the FRDC’s annual...

World lead on prawn feed

Australian innovation is producing world-leading advances in the sustainability of prawn aquaculture

The good, bad and ugly of social media

Social media is providing opportunities to create stronger connections for fishers and scientists, but is not without its dangers By Catherine Norwood There...

Human factors top fisheries risk list

Rapidly changing cultural values have emerged as a high risk for the future of the fishing industry, not so much for the fish, says Western Australia’s Rick Fletcher

The world is their oyster

An innovative school program allows Eyre Peninsula students to ‘dip their toes’ into the waters of the aquaculture industry

Tropical approach to water quailty

From giant clams to clown fish, five ‘indicator’ species are helping researchers revise water-quality guidelines to better reflect the sensitivities of tropical marine life By...

Indigenous perspectives step up

Indigenous knowledge can provide new ways of understanding the value of Australian fisheries

Jungle Perch go wild

The recovery of Jungle Perch populations in central and south-east Queensland is one step closer following the first ever release of captive bred fingerlings into local streams

Giant potential for prawn farming

Australia’s relatively small profile in global aquaculture production could be overhauled with one giant leap forward for the prawn industry  By Gio Braidotti

Survey shows greater stakeholder engagement

Personal contact and digital communications are part of the mix keeping the FRDC in contact with stakeholders and improving its value to the fisheries and seafood sectors By...