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SCRC: Can they hear me?...Modern and innovative strategies to communicate with the seafood industry

Project number: 2009-747
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $0.00
Principal Investigator: Jane Ham
Organisation: SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
Project start/end date: 19 Oct 2009 - 30 Aug 2010
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Workshop
Stakeholder
Publication
Media
Innovation

Need

Traditional methods of transferring research results (print copies of newsletters; brochures; meetings; workshops and final reports) can be slow, costly and reach only a limited proportion of stakeholders.

Research providers need to investigate different communication methods to enable them to quickly and easily provide stakeholders with current information.

Existing digital technologies (e-mail; web sites; mobile devices) allow information to be instantly sent to a broad distribution in a cost effective way.

Information provided via mobile devices is also location independent, allowing recipients to receive and view material wherever they like. This is of particular significance to marine researchers as a large percentage of stakeholders are field-based and may be more likely to view information away from the desk at a time that is convenient to them (e.g. on board a boat).

In today’s E-Market of ever-growing e-mail distribution lists, it is necessary to provide a communication point of difference to ensure that extension activities are effective. Using alternatives to receiving e-mails and plain text may improve information retention and follow-up rates by targeted stakeholders, particularly given demographic changes in digital use and awareness.

Successfully transferring non-technical information regularly to a larger percentage of stakeholders will significantly reduce the lag time between producing results and provision of final reports; ensuring more stakeholders are kept up to date and consequently have the opportunity to take advantage of results.

Final report

ISBN: 978-1-921563-39-3
Authors: Jane Ham Stephen Madigan Emily Mantilla Rachel King
Final Report • 1.59 MB
2009-747-DLD.pdf

Summary

This pilot project aimed to apply existing digital technologies in an integrated manner to deliver research information that more effectively targeted stakeholders, focused specifically on industry stakeholders, but included research stakeholders. This was achieved by producing a short 'news-style' video of the latest research result and activities, viewed directly on a mobile phone via weblink from an SMS.

The headlines and web address to access videos and summary articles were provided via SMS for those who did not have web access enabled on their mobile phone, with some participants receiving an email version. A Customer Satisfaction Survey was subsequently used to evaluate the efficacy of presenting research information in a visual format and delivery of research information direct to mobile phones.

Seafood CRC: optimising the size and quality of sardines through real-time harvest monitoring

Project number: 2013-746
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $134,910.00
Principal Investigator: Mark J. Doubell
Organisation: SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
Project start/end date: 31 Dec 2013 - 29 Mar 2015
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Rac Sa
Harvest Strategy
Habitat
Fisheries Management
Disease
SPECIES
Sardines

Need

Understanding the combined roles of fishing effort and environmental factors in determining the distribution and abundance of target-sized sardines is essential to the sustainable, ecological and economical, development of the fishery.

In response to recent fluctuations in fish size and quality, the SASF seeks to increase the productivity and profitability of the fishery through the development and implementation of an industry-led, real-time monitoring system for optimising the size, quality and quantity of sardines harvested.

To address these needs industry must: 1) establish the skills and systems required to conduct real-time monitoring of fish harvesting, 2) obtain advice on the key oceanographic factors affecting sardine size distributions, 3) gain ongoing access to information on oceanographic conditions in near real-time and, 4) develop systems for linking spatial fishery performance with oceanographic conditions to optimize the size and quality of fish harvested.

Objectives

1. To empower industry to conduct real-time monitoring of fish size and quality in relation to key environmental parameters.
2. To determine the key environmental factors influencing the spatial distribution and size of fish.
3. To establish a co-management system for optimising the size, quality and value of fish harvested by the SASF using industry collected data and near real-time map overlays of key environmental variables.

Final report

ISBN: 978-1-921563-82-9
Authors: Mark Doubell Tim Ward Paul Watson Charles James Jonathan Carroll and Ana Redondo Rodrigues
Final Report • 2015-08-01 • 1.89 MB
2013-746-DLD.pdf

Summary

In order to improve the commercial profitability and sustainability of the South Australian Sardine Fishery (SASF) there was a need to establish improved monitoring and harvest management practices based on an understanding of Sardine habitat preferences. In this project, the South Australian Sardine Industry Association Inc. (SASIA) was empowered with the resources to autonomously implement near real-time monitoring of fish movement in relation to changes in environmental conditions. As a part of the harvest management optimisation, an understanding of the environmental conditions which characterise the habitat preferences of juvenile, adult and spawning Sardines was investigated.

This project was developed at the request of SASIA and comprises two inter-related components with the common objectives of improving the economic value and ecological sustainability of the fishery.

Firstly, the SASIA was assisted in developing and implementing an autonomous near real-time harvest management system. The system is composed of three inter-connected components; fish measurement, data storage and spatial mapping. SASIA collected data on fish length (caudal- fork length) are efficiently measured and stored directly into a database using an electronic fish measurement board. The database has been designed to store and present information related to the location and size of the commercial catch from which sample measures of fish length are collected. Finally, GIS spatial mapping software is linked with the database to provide maps showing the spatial distribution of target and non-target sized fish. Maps detailing changes in the spatial distribution of target and non-target size are updated fortnightly and used by the SASIA to optimise the size of fish harvested.

Secondly, to augment the adopted real-time harvest management system, habitat suitability studies using generalised additive models (GAMs) were undertaken to understand the environmental conditions that explain the habitat preferences of juvenile and adult Sardines, as well as the summer-time spawning habitat. Historical datasets used in the modelling studies included 1) Sardine egg densities and coincident oceanographic measurements made during Daily Egg Production Method (DEPM) surveys conducted since 2004, and 2) fish length measurements made by independent observers aboard commercial vessels since 2004 and corresponding satellite measures of sea surface temperature and surface chlorophyll a concentrations.

SRL IPA: Developing cost-effective industry based techniques for monitoring puerulus settlement in all conditions: trials in southern and western Tasmania

Project number: 2011-020
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $119,711.00
Principal Investigator: Stewart Frusher
Organisation: University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Project start/end date: 11 Jan 2012 - 10 Jan 2013
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Remote Sensing
Fishing Technology
Electronic Monitoring
Cost
Consumer
SPECIES
Southern Rock Lobster

Need

Rock lobster fisheries throughout southern Australia are in decline with resultant direct and indirect losses of hundreds of millions of dollars annually. While the cause for the decline is uncertain, observed declines in the recruitment of larvae is of concern in western and eastern Australia. In Australia, larval (puerulus) collectors have been established in shallow water regions where they are serviced by divers (SA, Tas & Vic) and from dinghies (WA). By requiring servicing by department staff, and particularly by dive teams, collectors are expensive to service and thus limited in their regional distribution to a few sites. For southern rock lobster there has been concern over how well the observed larval settlement represents the entire fishery as sampling sites are few and the majority of catch is from deeper reefs. To improve our understanding of the relationship between recruitment, future catches and short and long term recruitment trends, there is a need to improve spatial (region and depth) coverage. Previous attempts to deploy puerulus collectors in shallow regions in southern and western Tasmania, where over 60% of the catch is obtained, have failed due to weather conditions. To-date there has been no attempt to trial deeper water collectors.

This proposal requests funding for phase 1, the development and trial of deepwater collectors, of a 3 phase project with the ultimate aim to develop cost-effective collectors that can withstand all weather conditions, can be serviced in deeper water and can be serviced by the fishing industry throughout southern Australia.

Objectives

1. To develop a puerulus collector that can be (a) used in deep water (b) can withstand adverse weather conditions as experience in SW Tasmania and (c) be serviced by the fishing Industry ($113,195)
2. To evaluate the potential and cost-effectiveness of remote sampling (camera and satellite transmission) ($5,000).

Final report

ISBN: 978-1-86295-927-9
Author: Stewart Frusher
Final Report • 2013-01-02 • 2.42 MB
2011-020-DLD.pdf
Final Report • 2013-01-02 • 18.28 MB
2012-020-DLD.pdf

Reduction of toothed whale interactions with fishing gear: development and assessment of predation mitigation devices around longlines

Project number: 2003-016
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $154,173.26
Principal Investigator: Geoff McPherson
Organisation: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
Project start/end date: 29 Jun 2003 - 28 Dec 2007
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Tagging
Stakeholder
Food Web
Fishing Gear
Electronic Monitoring

Need

Predation by toothed whales on fish hooked by longline and dropline gear is becoming more prevalent throughout Australian waters. The duration of the predation period appeared to be seasonal in the north-western Coral Sea fishery during the 1980's. However over recent seasons the duration of the mammals’ presence in the Coral Sea appeared to increase and observations of adults teaching young animals to predate on hooked fish became common. Predation by toothed whales in the Falkland Island Patagonian toothfish fishery appears to be a learned response with the problem dramatically increasing from a short seasonal problem prior to 2001, to a full season problem in 2002.

The development of a combination of predation mitigation methods is urgently required. Losses to the fisheries due to predation, and the increasing likelihood that mortality to mammals may occur with resultant poor publicity for the fishery and increased scrutiny of biodiversity and sustainability issues, necessitate immediate action. Predation by toothed whales in the eastern, southern and western Australian longline fisheries is expected to increase. Apart from an informal review of SENTMAC operations in the blue-eye trevalla fishery by Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife (Rosemary Gales, pers. comm.), no fisheries data are available for the incidence of predation issues by toothed whales in Australian waters. The AFMA Observer Program has commenced monitoring of all forms of predation damage in Australian fisheries, including seals, sharks and toothed whales.

Terminal stage predation events in the north-western Coral Sea fishery have only recently been observed as mammals appear to have become less apprehensive about approaching fishing vessels. The nature of the predation evidence on the fish is now more varied in the Coral Sea than in the mid-1980’s when it was first reported. This suggests that more than one species may be involved, each with its own characteristic bite pattern (McPherson et al. 2003). Whether the terminal stage of each event is acoustic, visual, or a combination of both is not known. Observations of the method of approach of the mammals during predation events, would assist in the development of appropriate mitigation and gear modification methods.

Predation has been increasing on marlin hooked by the Cairns-based game fishery. Predation is now occasionally reported by smaller toothed whales such as dolphins (family Delphinidae) from coastal fisheries (including Queensland waters) and is likely to increase in commercial and recreational fisheries all State waters as it has in coastal Hawaiian waters.

At the Queensland Fisheries Service (QFS) "Invitational workshop on acoustics to reduce marine mammal interactions" Brisbane April 2002, the keynote speaker Prof Jon Lien (Chair of Ministers Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) brought to Australia by NHT funding indicated that predation issues are now reaching extreme levels in at least a dozen countries. No research was being conducted on predation issues, and there was no clear certainty within fisheries circles about what research to conduct.

While the mammal predation issue does not pose a major threat to the continuation of the longline fishery, there is real concern that mammal interaction issues may not be considered on a scientific basis. Bache and Evans (1999) pointed out that while Australian fisheries albatross bycatch policy was influenced by scientific data, environmental non-government organisations (NGO’s) were instrumental in determining Government dolphin bycatch policy. Policy development catalysed by NGO action was considered by Bache and Evans (1999) as least likely to achieve consensus resolution. Commonwealth and State fisheries policy would best be served by achieving consensus resolution through scientific monitoring of the interactions.

Interaction problems are not restricted to economic returns to the fishery and direct threats to the well being of toothed whales. Increasing predation rates reflect a probable change of diet for some species. Based on interactions between dolphins and some trawl fisheries, there could also be a disproportionate population increase of some species that would put many animals under threat if fishing effort, hence opportunities for predation, were to reduce.

Objectives

1. To complete a three dimensional acoustic tracking system to achieve sufficient resolution to locate sound sources (both tonal and impulsive requiring different but overlapping methodology) around longline fishing gear and with faster acoustic source identification and tracking.
2. To facilitate the development and testing of a prototype two dimensional automated dolphin echolocation (i.e. impulsive sound) tracking system, to three dimensional situations around longlines, particularly during gear hauling operations.
3. To facilitate development of gear monitoring devices specifically related to toothed whale predation through Engineering Honours projects, including acoustically triggered predation timer and pinger devices, gear deployment monitoring systems, and acoustic predation mitigation devices.
4. To observe the behavioural and acoustic nature of terminal predation events in longline fisheries during peak fishery/predation periods, and to associate acoustic signals with toothed whale species.
5. To test a range of a small number of prototype predation mitigation devices (project designed, and modified by the manufacturer from suitable commercial acoustic systems) in the east coast tuna fishery for source level output and frequency including the known peak sensitivity of the two main species of toothed whales in tropical Australian waters.
6. To test mechanical predation mitigation devices developed in association with industry.
7. To observe the behavioural and acoustic reactions of mammals to various predation mitigation devices.
8. To achieve an industry Code of Practice for acoustic predation mitigation device setting to ensure a consistency of gear performance. Extension work of SEANET with the Eastern Tuna fishery would be required.
9. To provide a low-cost Spanish mackerel tracking pinger for use with the FRDC funded GENETAG project (FRDC 2002/011) to estimate short-term post-tagging mortality from conventional tagging systems.
10. An international expert with experience of acoustic methods to reduce marine mammal interactions to conduct a mid-project review
11. To review the literature on acoustic methods in use to reduce interactions between toothed whales and fishing gear

SCRC: Seafood CRC: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - SARDI Seafood Processing Scientist

Project number: 2008-708
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $0.00
Principal Investigator: Andrew Barber
Organisation: SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
Project start/end date: 31 Mar 2008 - 30 Mar 2011
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Safety
Market Opportunities
Labour
Innovation
Food Safety

Need

See Background

Final report

ISBN: 978-1-925983-22-7
Author: Andrew Barber & Karen McNaughton
Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Final Report • 2011-03-31 • 2.96 MB
2008-708-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project and the resulting appointment of Mohan Raj led to collaboration with industry to improve seafood processing through a variety of endeavours including on site production evaluation (and recommendations for processing changes), communication through Masterclass workshops as well as the introduction and testing of new technology.

A number of ‘Masterclass’ workshops were delivered on seafood packaging trends. Workshops were presented in four locations including Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. In each location a number of businesses and agencies were visited to understand their issues, suggest solutions, and assimilate information for future Seafood CRC proposals. A production of a DVD showcasing the workshop presentations was also prepared for industry.

Aquaculture Nutrition Subprogram: further development towards commercialisation of marine fish larvae feeds - Microdiet. Commercialisation of product

Project number: 2004-258.20
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $0.00
Principal Investigator: Sagiv A. Kolkovski
Organisation: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
Project start/end date: 29 Apr 2005 - 28 Mar 2009
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Safety
Nutrition
Market Opportunities
Husbandry
Commercial Species

Need

The major problem for marine fish culture is husbandry of the early life stages in which the control of larval nutrition is a key element. The use of live food for hatchery culture of marine fish larvae is currently considered obligatory for success. Live food is expensive (up to $400-500 / kg), especially during recent years where global harvests of Artemia cysts have decreased sharply leading to a worldwide shortage. Compounding the problem of poor supply are new AQIS regulations and biosecurity issues, which may limit future importation. The reliance of Australian hatcheries on imported Artemia is a major constraint to the sustainable development and expansion of this industry. The FRDC R&D Plan for hatchery feeds put a high priority on R&D projects to find local solutions to reduce this dependency. In particular, the Plan emphasised three specific research needs: (1) to assess the potential of Australian Artemia strains (will investigated in a parallel project involving Cognis Australia Pty Ltd); (2) to determine the effectiveness of currently available artificial diets for fish larvae; and (3) to develop ‘local’ artificial diets and protocols for weaning and co-feeding of live and dry diets. The need to find solutions is even greater now than 3 years ago due to the rapid development of the marine fish industry in Australia e.g. yellowtail kingfish from almost zero production to 2000 mt, and Barramundi with estimated production of 4000 mt. Any shortage of fish larvae feeds, live or dry, due to global shortage, or change in importation regulations will restricted the current production and put at risk further development of this industry

Objectives

1. To optimize formulated marine fish larvae diets and to foster commercialisation.
2. To serve as service centre for any larvae problems and product development.
3. To further develop and commercialise automatic feeding system for microdiets.

Development of an acoustic system for remote sensing of benthic fisheries habitat for mapping, monitoring and impact assessment

Project number: 1993-058
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $409,433.00
Principal Investigator: Roland C. Pitcher
Organisation: CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
Project start/end date: 20 Dec 1993 - 31 Oct 2000
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Stock Assessment
Remote Sensing
Habitat
Fishing Technology
Electronic Monitoring

Objectives

1. To develop a digital hydro-acoustic instrument that remotely-sensed seabed type and epifauna communities for mapping, monitoring and impact assessment.

Final report

ISBN: 0-643-06196-7
Author: Roland Pitcher
Final Report • 1999-01-01 • 3.07 MB
1993-058-DLD.pdf
Adoption
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-106
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Identifying electronic platforms to increase safety at sea in the Australian commercial fishing fleet

Maintaining safety at sea requires a multi-faceted and complex system including coordinating vessel integrity and the carriage of the correct equipment, the provision of accurate information on weather and sea conditions, the training of the crew and managing their actions at sea. ...
ORGANISATION:
Diversity Sustainable Development Consultants Pty Ltd
TAGS
Software
Safety
Health And Safety
Fishing Technology
Fisheries Management
SPECIES
Prawns

Seafood CRC: wanted Dead or Alive: Novel Technologies for Measuring Infectious Norovirus Particles

Project number: 2011-726
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $37,401.80
Principal Investigator: Valeria Torok
Organisation: SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
Project start/end date: 14 Jun 2015 - 29 Jan 2016
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Shellfish Industry
Mortality
Fisheries Management
Disease
Data

Need

Regulatory agencies in major seafood markets are increasingly requiring testing for viruses. Enforcement using current PCR methods has potential to cost Australian seafood businesses millions of dollars through trade disruptions and product detention. PCR methods have one serious drawback – they detect non infectious viruses of negligible human health consequence, resulting in the risk of “false positives”.

Norovirus cannot be cultured in cells, despite years of intensive effort; therefore we propose a different approach to resolving the problem. This proposal is to utilise existing knowledge about norovirus cell surface receptors to develop state-of-the-art optical sensing technology to better estimate the infectivity of noroviruses, thereby reducing risk of “false positives” and punitive regulatory action.

This demanding project brings together high calibre, internationally renowned scientists. People committed are:
Professor Tanya Monro (Director, Institute of Advanced Sensing) who recently won the SA Scientist of the Year award for creation of new tools and innovative solutions; and
Assoc. Prof. TuckWeng Kok and Dr Rod Ratcliff (SA Pathology), eminent virologists.

The new technology and international collaboration proposed, will create a platform to detect and effectively manage other viruses and foodborne hazards in seafood and other food, environmental and biological products – and has significant commercialisation potential.

This project is strongly supported by CRC participants, industry and regulators. It addresses Seafood CRC Output 2.2 ‘Diagnostic systems to assure seafood quality and integrity’, which needs greater effort for milestones (2.2.2. and 2.2.6) to be met.

Objectives

1. Develop sensor surface functionality of the SPR technology to improve discrimination between infectious and non-infectious NoV viruses

Final report

ISBN: 978-1-876007-06-5
Authors: Valeria A Torok Kate Hodgson Alison Turnbull and Catherine McLeod
Final Report • 2017-04-01 • 1.73 MB
2011-726-DLD.pdf

Summary

Noroviruses are common causes of gastroenteritis in humans. As with all pathogens with an oral – faecal transmission path, food can easily become contaminated. Oysters in particular can become contaminated with norovirus due to effluent flows into estuaries. Hence, the importance of fast and accurate tests for the presence of norovirus in oysters is constantly increasing. Currently, testing for foodborne viruses are laboratory based molecular methods, which although sensitive, do not discriminate between infective and non-infective viral particles.  Biosensors (biological sensors) may be able to overcome this barrier and might be suitable for real-time sensing and on-site monitoring. This project aimed to develop a functional biosensor for the detection of norovirus in shellfish.

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