World-first research is underway to transfer immunity through the generations is underway to combat a deadly abalone virus.  Abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) is a killer and an ongoing threat...

By Annabel Boyer   A recent FRDC-funded study has lifted the lid on the energy use and greenhouse gases emitted by Australia’s seafood sector, resulting in the first ever mapping of its carbon...

We are continuing to build our new national network of extension officers to directly engage with the people involved in fishing and aquaculture, to increase the adoption of research outcomes and to...

Seafood Directions Conference to be held for the first time since 2019 For the first time since 2019, the national seafood industry will converge in Queensland for the industry's premier ideas,...

Experienced fishing sector professional and fisheries scientist Dr Jamin Forbes has been appointed as FRDC Strategic Partnerships Manager to help deliver mutually beneficial opportunities in research...

One of the highlights of the FRDC Board’s recent trip to the Port Stephens area was meeting with the people behind Port to Plate, a cookbook and website celebrating the wonderful local seafood with...

Welcome to May’s FRDC News This edition is brought to you from the Country of the Karuna people of the Adelaide Plains. National Reconciliation Week is coming up soon (May 27 – 3 June), so its timely...

Fishers are being urged to help rebuild populations of several popular fish species by diversifying their catch to alternative species. Campaigns with this aim have been launched in South Australia...

Welcome to the April issue of FRDC News. In this edition of FRDC News, we welcome our new Extension Officers Nathan Bicknell and Matt Jones. Our Extension Officers are part of significant changes at...

FRDC is appointing regionally based Extension Officers across Australia to directly engage with the people involved in fishing and aquaculture, to increase the adoption of research outcomes and to...