Decisions about the allocation of management responsibilities for fisheries for narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, Scomberomorus commerson, as well as on-going stock assessments, require an understanding of the spatial relationships of the species. We used a suite of methods, isotope ratios in...
As a result of the development of a protocol for oyster blood sample collection, preservation and transportation and subsequent catecholamine analysis during the course of this project, a test now exists which can be used to measure stress in oysters. This test will be used in the...
This project greatly contributed to an increased understanding of parasite fauna of yellowtail kingfish in Australian waters. This baseline information is critical to understanding potential parasite interactions between wild and farmed kingfish. Our risk assessment enables consideration...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
This project has identified the processing parameters required to optimise rock lobster processing using atmospheric steam cooking to ensure increased weight recovery, reduced melanosis and improved post processing sensory quality.
The information arising from this project enables processors...
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of...