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2021-11-30

Global quest to reduce fish in aquafeeds

The development of innovative feed ingredients is helping the aquaculture industry end its reliance on wild-caught fish in aquafeeds, with Australian research contributing to international efforts By Gio Braidotti and Catherine Norwood Limits on the availability of forage fish as a key...
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Five steps for managers to help fisheries adapt to climate change

CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Research Director Alistair Hobday presented at the World Fisheries Congress in September 2021, outlining steps he believes fisheries managers could take to help fisheries be better prepared for climate change, and why it matters “This decade of climate change is...
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World Fisheries Congress: The race to improve ocean outcomes

From global initiatives to fishery-based strategies, two speakers at the World Fisheries Congress outlined action needed for healthy oceans and to help fisheries adapt to climate change By Catherine Norwood Warming temperatures and ocean acidification are already causing significant problems...
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Fish biology research awards announced

By Catherine Norwood As part of the 2021 World Fisheries Congress in September, Fish biology research awards announced (ASFB) celebrated its 50th anniversary with several virtual events, including a student networking night and its annual general meeting. The ASFB was an official host of...
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World Fisheries Congress: Collaboration key to sharing fisheries resources

World Fisheries Congress delegates identified collaboration and communication as key to the urgent action needed to address fisheries issues and equitable access to aquatic resources By Catherine Norwood What a difference 20 years makes. When Australia hosted the 2nd World Fisheries Congress...
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Chasing giants – assessing the health of crab fisheries

Diverse approaches are being trialled to gather more data about two of Australia’s giant crab fisheries, reflecting the differences in the species and the way they are fished By Corrina Ridgway Deep on the continental shelf line in the cold waters off southern Australia, brilliantly patterned...
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Master the art of filleting

A new online guide provides the techniques and species knowledge to help recreational fishers (and others) produce restaurant-quality fillets from their catch in no time Words Brad Collis, Photos Evan Collis A plate stacked with deboned full-flesh fillets ready for the pan or grill is the...
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Australia’s aquaculture value and production rise

The increasing value of aquaculture and a larger market share for domestic seafood are highlights of the latest fisheries and aquaculture statistics By Catherine Norwood Aquaculture has overtaken commercial wildcatch as Australia’s leading provider of fish and seafood by value, reaching 51 per...
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Science briefs

Why forage fish love artificial reefs Food and safety are the key factors that draw more small foraging fish to artificial reefs than to natural reefs in the Sydney region. Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have identified these drawcards in a comparison of five natural...
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In brief

National Fisheries Plan Australia’s first National Fisheries Plan is expected to be released in February 2022 after extensive public consultation on the draft plan in September and October 2021. The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment received 73 responses, including 23 formal...
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