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12 Apr 2022
Few people with even a passing interest in fishing would not have considered whether fishing was perhaps better in days gone by. Like the old surfing adage “You should have been here yesterday!” It is...
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12 Apr 2022
Following a growing number of studies that identify the impact of traditional seismic survey techniques on marine species, FRDC has backed new research in Bass Strait to investigate alternative...
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12 Apr 2022
As the research leader of Australia’s Tuna Champions program, Associate Professor Sean Tracey knew it had been a success when he discovered recreational fishers teaching each other the best way to...
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12 Apr 2022
Tasmanian Aboriginal people now hold rights under Tasmanian legislation to fish for Abalone and profit from their catch.  In March 2022, an agreement was signed at a ceremony on Aboriginal land...
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12 Apr 2022
A fishing industry veteran who is keen to foster a more collaborative approach to management of Australia’s marine and aquatic resources has been awarded the Fisheries Research and Development...
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30 Mar 2022
The world is opening up – and innovators and leaders in fishing and aquaculture are encouraged to make the most of it by applying for a prestigious Nuffield Scholarship to develop their knowledge and...
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08 Mar 2022
Welcome to the March issue of FRDC News. Today, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 with an article on how women are helping to shape the future of Australia’s fishing and seafood...
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06 Mar 2022
Recreational fishers may be pleased to know that Barramundi that spend time in fresh water as juveniles grow faster and larger than those that spend their entire lives in salt water.  That is one...
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05 Mar 2022
Get inspired by the many stories of industry innovation and science - read or download your copy...
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03 Mar 2022
A natural seaweed feed supplement may hold the key to boosting the health of farmed prawns, and potentially other species, and improving the industry’s profitability and environmental...
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08 Feb 2022
The Midway Point report on the 10-year National Marine Science Plan measures progress and defines the next steps required to achieve our blue economy potential
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