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Emerging leaders target collaboration

New perspectives and broader communication were themes at this year’s seafood leadership program By Catherine Norwood 2017 NSILP graduates celebrate a great six months. Standing (from left):Tiger Davey, program facilitator Chris Calogeras, Michael Tropiano, Meredith Epp, Justin Holgate, Emily...
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Shared directions on seafood future

Access to new information, inspiration, networking and reporting on the industry’s progress to stakeholders are all part of the seafood sector’s biennial national gathering Opening the conference Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Senator Anne Ruston The environment...
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Sound responses

‘Hearing’ damage in Southern Rock Lobsters and a flinch response in Scallops are two effects identified in world-leading research into the long-term impact of seismic surveys on marine animals By Bianca Nogrady Key findings FRDC-funded research shows that exposure to seismic...
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Market opportunities

NSW oyster growers are joining forces to promote Sydney Rock Oysters as an alternative to the more widely available Pacific Oyster, which has suffered reduced supplies in the wake of recent Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) outbreaks. Sydney Rock Oysters represent more than 90 per cent of...
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Oyster apps advancing productivity

The latest developments in research, science, technology and marketing presented at the 2017 NSW Oyster Conference show how growers in the state are taking greater control of their fate By Melissa Marino Matt Toan developed the productivity app Oyster Cloud. Smart Oysters has freed Ewan...
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Shy shellfish under scrutiny

The first biological evaluation of Brownlip Abalone reveals it is Australia’s fastest-growing abalone species Close-up of a Brownlip Abalone hanging in situ with the tag visible where it is glued to the left side of the shell Photos: Mollusc Section, Western Australia Department of Primary...
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Northern exposure

Jamie Crawford with White Sturgeon in Canada’s Fraser River. Photos: Jamie Crawford Canada’s recreational fishing successes inspire Australian delegates taking part in an international conference and study tour By Catherine Norwood and Jamie Crawford Crouching in the shallows of Canada’s...
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Outsourced data delivery a win for NZ

By Catherine Norwood More than 15 years ago, the New Zealand Government outsourced a range of services from its Ministry of Fisheries to a newly created, industry-owned business, FishServe. The move came out of a desire within industry to have a greater role in the services they pay for (NZ...
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Story time on ancient coastal trail

The restoration of an Aboriginal trail on the NSW south coast provides the opportunity to celebrate and re-engage the community with ancient sea country connections By Melissa Marino Les Kosez from the Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council tells stories of the area’s history and future on the...
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Navigating an ocean of data and opportunity

Australian fish stocks added to international research efforts By Catherine Norwood International researchers are using global fish stock assessment datasets to produce new, high-profile research on the status of the world’s commercial fisheries. But Australian fisheries are largely...
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