The objective of this report is to provide a Rapid Appraisal Methodology process for assessing proposals for new fisheries. If adopted, the methodology could extend to the receipt and assessment of new fishery proposals which may potentially encompass aquaculture, in line with...
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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that...
Eat fish and you'll live longer and healthier. Everyone knows this - or do they? Where did this common understanding of the benefits of fish arise and what is the scientific basis for these claims. What are the "best bets" for nutrition-based fish promotion in Australia?
Considerable scientific...
Prior to the initiation of this project, it was recognised that while State/Territory, as well as Commonwealth, legislation is well-developed for the management of traditional stock animal diseases, legislation has not addressed adequately issues concerning aquatic animal diseases and their control....