Navigating an ocean of data and opportunity

Australian fish stocks added to international research efforts By Catherine Norwood International researchers are using global fish stock assessment...

Cultural change at sea

A proactive approach to building relationships and collaborative research are part of Kyri Toumazos’s style in improving respect for the commercial seafood sector and enhancing its...

Emerging leaders target collaboration

New perspectives and broader communication were themes at this year’s seafood leadership program By Catherine Norwood

Shared directions on seafood future

Access to new information, inspiration, networking and reporting on the industry’s progress to stakeholders are all part of the seafood sector’s biennial national gathering

Sound responses

‘Hearing’ damage in Southern Rock Lobsters and a flinch response in Scallops are two effects identified in world-leading research into the long-term impact of seismic surveys on marine...

Market opportunities

NSW oyster growers are joining forces to promote Sydney Rock Oysters as an alternative to the more widely available Pacific Oyster, which has suffered reduced supplies in the wake of recent Pacific...

Oyster apps advancing productivity

The latest developments in research, science, technology and marketing presented at the 2017 NSW Oyster Conference show how growers in the state are taking greater control of their...

Shy shellfish under scrutiny

The first biological evaluation of Brownlip Abalone reveals it is Australia’s fastest-growing abalone species

Northern exposure

Outsourced data delivery a win for NZ

By Catherine Norwood More than 15 years ago, the New Zealand Government outsourced a range of services from its Ministry of Fisheries to a newly created, industry-owned...

Story time on ancient coastal trail

The restoration of an Aboriginal trail on the NSW south coast provides the opportunity to celebrate and re-engage the community with ancient sea country connections By Melissa...

Habitats of a lifetime

Queensland research is challenging traditional understanding of fisheries habitats, with new decision-making matrices to map species’ needs By Jo...

The internet of oysters

Machine intelligence underlies a new, more efficient and profitable way to manage oyster harvests

Celebration of excellence

The seafood industry’s “night of nights” celebrates outstanding performers showing the way for future success

Search for the fisheries x-factor

Data-smart fishing

The potential to make more from fisheries data through digitisation and technology uptake is gaining momentum

Risk reviews beyond fish stocks

Citizen science captures recreational data

More information on the recreational take is emerging from the development of the Track My Fish app, which in turn is leading to better recreational fishing By Andrew...

Out of the ocean into the fryer

Up for a challenge, the team assessing the national judged Fish and Chips Award traversed the country in search of Australia’s best Story and photos by John Dory

Access all areas

The FRDC’s revamped websites will provide unprecedented access to fisheries information for diverse audiences, from consumers and fishers to researchers, traders, managers and the...

Voting jump-starts seafood conversations

The FRDC’s first People’s Choice Fish and Chips Awards provide lessons for next year while raising the profile of seafood in Australia