We have previously shown that regular fish consumption and particularly consumption of oily fish is associated with reduced risk of children having asthma. Fish oil is high in a fatty acid of the omega-3 class known as eicosapentaenoic acid. This fatty acid is important in the...
In studies of blacklip abalone (Haliotis rubra) in Tasmania conducted during 1983 to 1987, Jeremy Prince and his research team made several important findings concerning the biology and fishery management of this species. These include:
Rate of deposition of growth layers in the shell is...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE TAS)
The vision of the Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries is that Australian wild catch prawn fisheries will continue to:
•Offer safe, high quality products that attract discerning local and overseas consumers
•Be environmentally sustainable resource managers using accredited...
The Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics report contains comprehensive information on commercial fishing and aquaculture in Australia covering fisheries production, trade data and consumption and employment statistics. The report is aimed at providing statistical information for the...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)