5 papers have been published from this work. The FIRTA travel funds enabled the microbiologist and the engineer employed with FIRTA money to accompany the permanent staff of TFRU to a joint CSIRO-DSIR workshop on seafood technology from the 7-11th April. The workshop was held in Nelson and included...
SafeFish is an initiative that was developed by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) with Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre (ASCRC) funding in 2010 (Project 2010-752-10: SafeFish – Seafood Trade Expert Panel). The project ran until the cessation of the...
Sub-Project 1: Genetics
DNA analyses were used to develop a mating strategy to avoid inbreeding among the limited number of existing captive broodstock in WA. A genetic management workshop was carried out in with ACAAR and WA Industry and used to inform attendees about basic genetic management...
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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Fremantle
Cobia is a high quality high performing aquaculture species overseas and is capable of providing good economic returns from pond-based production. However, the culture of this species has not yet been developed in Australia. Queensland, and in particular, Pacific Reef Fisheries (PRF) has the...
Farmed Yellowtail Kingfish (YTK) is considered to be a premium quality fish, ideal for sashimi and sushi, dishes comprised of raw fish. To be acceptable for such delicacies the flesh has to be oily, firm and slightly translucent, with a fine creamy texture and a delicate flavour. The price received,...