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2021-08-19

Business and Financial Assistance

FarmHub The National Farmers’ Federation has established a central portal (Farmhub) which holds information and links to COVID-19 information and business packages from across Government and other organisations. Keeping track of all the changes remains difficult across jurisdictions to ensure you...
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2021-06-08

Sustainability reports make a splash this World Oceans Day

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) is celebrating World Oceans Day this June 8 with the release of the 5th edition of the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS) Reports. The SAFS Reports are the largest ever collection of assessments of Australia’s fish...
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2023-02-09

Recreational Fishing Survey

Overview Recreational fishing is a popular pastime undertaken by millions of Australians each year. Despite its popularity, relatively few studies have examined the social and economic contributions of recreational fishing. More than 20 years ago, the National Recreational and Indigenous Fishing...
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2022-05-31

Program overview

About Since July 2016, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) have undertaking a world-first program to assess the feasibility of using Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (the carp virus) as a...
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-316
DATE START/END: 9 JAN 2011 - 19 DEC 2012

Australian Society for Fish Biology: promoting scientific exchange and supporting early career researchers

The Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB) was founded in 1971 and is a professional, independent, non-profit, and non-aligned organisation. The Society’s objectives are to promote research, education and management of fish and fisheries and to provide a forum for the exchange of information. ...
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Australian Society For Fish Biology Inc
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2022-05-10

One Voice, One Future

Seafood Directions Conference to be held for the first time since 2019 For the first time since 2019, the national seafood industry will converge in Queensland for the industry's premier ideas, innovation and networking event, the Seafood Directions conference. Seafood Industry Australia...
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Finnovation

In the vast Australian marine landscape, the potential for innovation in fishing and aquaculture remains largely untapped. Despite the abundance of resources and the pressing need for sustainable solutions, the sector has yet to fully embrace the opportunities presented by engaging with innovation...
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What to do if Media approaches you

Click here to view and download a PDF version of this content. If you are approached by media to speak about your FRDC funded project, you are required to notify FRDC Communications (comms@frdc.com.au) and the FRDC Project Manager, before you respond. When you contact the FRDC...
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-404
DATE START/END: 29 APR 2013 - 28 JAN 2016

Australian Society for Fish Biology: Promoting scientific exchange and supporting early career researchers

The Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB) was founded in 1971 and is a professional, independent, non-profit, and non-aligned organisation. The Society’s objectives are to promote research, education and management of fish and fisheries and to provide a forum for the exchange of information. ...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Society For Fish Biology Inc
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2024-01-11

Urchin - Range Expansion

Overview Scientific evidence confirms that the world’s oceans are warming at an accelerated rate due to human activities. The waters off the south-east coast of Australia are warming at almost four times the global average, coinciding with strengthening of a strong ocean current, called the East...
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2023-12-14

Are we prepared to sail? Mapping the future of Australia's seafood voyage

FRDC is delighted to be part of a new ground-breaking project to chart the course for Australia’s seafood expansion. This ambitious undertaking, titled ‘Futures of Seafood’ (FRDC-Project 2023-092), will see FRDC working closely with a wide range of partners, including fisheries management,...
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2021-08-09

Storm Bay Research Program

The Storm Bay Research Program is a suite of FRDC research projects that will provide scientific knowledge and tools to guide sustainable management of impacts from Atlantic Salmon farming within Storm Bay. The research projects are being conducted by the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial...
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2018-06-12

2018 launch of the National Australian Fish and Chips Awards

Fish loving Australian’s had their say last year casting almost one hundred thousand votes for their favourite fish and chips shops. Now in 2018, it’s again ready, set, batter to see who can topple last year’s winner from the Northern Territory, Frying Nemo. Assistant Minister for Agriculture and...
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2024-05-15

Communication Plan Guide

Click here to view and download a PDF version of this content. FRDC has developed this guide to assist Principal Investigators in creating a Communication plan for their project. To view the template, visit this link. Communication Plan...
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Fish Names Committee

Introducing The Fish Names Committee for the Australian Fish Names Standard AS 5300 Gus Dannoun (Independent Chair) is the Executive Manager – Seafood Trading at Sydney Fish Market (SFM) Pty Ltd, a role he has held since September 2016. During his time at the market, which commenced in December...
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2021-06-26

Workplace Health and Safety in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Overview Workplace fatalities and injuries in fishing and aquaculture make it one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia. Established in 2018, FRDC’s National RD&E Seafood Industry Safety Initiative partnership builds on and broadens previous FRDC investment in this area by...
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2021-06-24

Australian Seafood Trade and Market Access

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Agri-Business Expansion Initiative The Australian Government is investing $72.7 million to help Australian agribusinesses expand their export markets in 2021 as part of the Agri-Business Expansion Initiative. Key elements of the initiative...
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2022-06-03

Updates

Progress reports Period Description December 2019 The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) is being finalised, to be delivered to the Australian Government in late December 2019. The Plan brings together results from...
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2021-06-26

Health benefits of seafood

What’s so healthy about seafood? Seafood is an important part of a healthy diet and is becoming the food of choice for the health-conscious. Some great reasons to eat seafood are shown in the nutrition information table below. It’s good for our brains, and lots more! In Australia, we don’t eat...
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2023-12-14

What are the Extension Officers cooking for Christmas?

Find out what are Extension Officer's are cooking for the upcoming festive season David Maynard (TAS Extension Officer) Lobster Tail Pasta Recipe Parboil lobster and remove tail meat. Cut into large chunks. Set aside.  Cook off diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil. Add...
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