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2020-03-01

Revealing seal impacts

New research shows that as fur seal populations recover, the male ‘teens’ in the seal community are creating challenging operating conditions for South Australia’s fishing and aquaculture sectors By Bianca Nogrady Long-nosed fur seal. Photo: Shutterstock From an...
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South Australia takes on red seaweed trials

Sea trials have started as part of South Australia’s strategy to commercialise seaweed aquaculture as quickly as possible By Catherine Norwood Clockwise from left: PIRSA general manager of Aquaculture Adam Main, SARDI researcher Sasi Nayar and CH4 Global co-founder Steve Meller. Photo:...
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A decade of SafeFish

By providing crucial research and advice on food standards and practices, an innovative project continues to ensure Australia’s seafood is safe to eat By Leigh Dayton Pull out the party hats and open the bubbly: SafeFish is celebrating its 10th anniversary. SafeFish has its...
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Fish, photo, health check

Smartphone apps help rec fishers capture photos of their catch, simultaneously monitoring the health of their favourite fisheries By Melissa Marino New technology is helping anglers track the health of their fish and fisheries. Photo: 123rf The power of recreational fishers is...
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From adverse beginnings to influential industry pioneer

An unexpected champion drives innovation to bring premium, Australian-harvested tuna to more markets By Sue Neales Lukina Lukin Photo: Robert Lang Think of Australia’s prized Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) fishery, its macho capital of Port Lincoln, South Australia, and...
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Social media helps sell the fish, and the story

One of Western Australia’s newest fishmongers is using new approaches to make an impact with some of the state’s lesser-known species By Bianca Nogrady The Fins Seafood team, from left, Phillip Clark, Lachlan Boyd, John Cordin and Asher Flynn. Photo: Fins Seafood Western...
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Tuna story to inspire new generation of fishers

The remarkable story behind the recovery of Southern Bluefin Tuna from an endangered species to a globally sustainable fishery is told in a recently released Australian documentary By Brad Collis The combined efforts of Australian science, industry innovation and community...
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Deepening Australia’s connection to fisheries

The Indigenous people’s valuable contribution to the fishing sector is being integrated into Australia’s fishing policy and practices By Gio Braidotti Access to fisheries resources is an important part of cultural practices and self-determination for Indigenous communities. Photo: Brad...
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In brief

NUFFIELD SCHOLAR Albertus Hanekom Albertus Hanekom from Kununurra, Western Australia, has been awarded an FRDC-funded Nuffield Scholarship to investigate how Barramundi aquaculture can grow more seafood and better manage stock levels. He is a nursery manager for Marine Produce Australia’s...
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Advancing aquaculture’s adaptability

A new technology offers a fast and cost-effective way to make the most of sought-after traits within a fish population’s natural diversity By Gio Braidotti Gene-editing technology and its ability to make subtle genetic changes has been hailed as a game changer for applications...
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