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DATE:
2022-06-23

Research and Innovation Investment Briefing June 2022

Table of contents Annual Operational Plan 2022-23 Ten National Strategic Initiatives Investment Opportunities New Application Types End of financial year Atlantic Salmon Science FRDC Extension Officer Network FRDC Communications New position to help the FRDC forge new...
People
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-039
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2007 - 30 DEC 2008

SESSF Industry Development Subprogram: Field trials of a highlift trawl net for bycatch reduction

In Southern Australian waters fishers utilise trawl operations to capture scalefish and elasmobranchs in Commonwealth waters. Management of the fishing is divided into sectors, with operators fishing in Commonwealth waters adjacent to New South Wales (south of Barrenjoey Point), Victoria, Tasmania...
ORGANISATION:
Boatswain's Locker
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-020
DATE START/END: 30 AUG 2004 - 10 AUG 2008

Validation and extension of acoustic reef habitat mapping methodologies in the western abalone zone, Victoria

Acoustic reef mapping to support abalone fisheries assessment is presently being undertaken by the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (FRDC 2003/050) in key commercial fishing grounds. The TAFI SEAMAP program has developed reef mapping techniques with acoustic sounders and underwater...
ORGANISATION:
Agriculture Victoria
Environment
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2016-06-01

More species to expand key fish stocks report

More accessible, up-to-date information on the sustainability of fish stocks that aims to boost community confidence in Australian fisheries is on its way By Ilaria Catizone Vongole (Mud Cockle) (Katelysia spp.), one of the new species listed in the 2016 Status of Fish Stocks Reports The...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-532
DATE START/END: 16 JAN 2011 - 26 SEP 2013

FRDC-DCCEE: changing currents in marine biodiversity governance and management: responding to climate change

Australia’s marine systems and biota are known to be exposed to a range of likely impacts from human-induced climate change: ocean acidification, warming sea surface temperatures, rise in sea level, increases in cyclone intensities, changes in rainfall and run-off of land-based pollutants and...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
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2021-03-01

NT builds new fishing experiences

New reef design amplifies habitat for northern marine species and opportunities for recreational fishers By Barbara Adam The custom-made Reef Pyramids are designed to enhance the underwater habitat for a broad range of fish. Photo: Northern Territory Fisheries After...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-015
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2013 - 2 OCT 2015

Developing improved methods for stock assessment in spatially complex fisheries using Blue-eye Trevalla as a case study

This proposal was developed because there is a need, and an opportunity, to improve the management of Blue-Eye Trevalla – one of Australia’s premium commercial scalefish, and an iconic species of south eastern regions including Tasmania. Blue-eye Trevalla is currently managed as a single stock,...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-242
DATE START/END: 30 SEP 2014 - 29 JUN 2016

Commercialising the production of Cobia in Australia

The Queensland Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has been involved in cobia R&D since 2007. Pacific Reef Fisheries (PRF), DAFF and the University of the Sunshine Coast were collaborative partners in the recently completed Australian Seafood CRC project ‘Towards the...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2005-059
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2005 - 29 SEP 2008

Aquafin CRC - SBT Aquaculture Subprogram: risk and response - understanding the tuna farming environment

The broad concept of this project was initially developed in the planning phase for the Aquafin CRC, and it is identified in the Aquafin CRC Commonwealth Agreement under both the strategies and deliverables. The concept for this proposal was further developed at a meeting attended by J. Volkman, A....
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
Environment
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2015-06-01

New take on northern seafood

A new publication shares the stories of what it takes to produce seafood along with some tasty takes on how to eat it Norm Hedditch hauls a Spanish Mackerel onboard as dusk falls. Photo: David Hancook By Catherine Norwood Even in Darwin, with its legacy of tough people working in...
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PUBLISHED:
2022-06-20

Safer seismic surveys the goal for Bass Strait fisheries

A two-year FRDC-funded study is investigating different seismic survey methods that could protect fisheries while giving oil and gas explorers the data they need By Chris Clark Southern Rock Lobsters exposed to seismic blasts are collected for longer-term monitoring of the impacts....
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-301
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2007 - 11 NOV 2008

Australasia Aquaculture 2008

Rapid developing industries are often characterized by rapid changing technology and it is a priority for all sectors of the industry to keep abreast of new developments. Aquaculture is no exception. New techniques for breeding, culturing, harvesting and marketing products are emerging for...
ORGANISATION:
National Aquaculture Council (NAC)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-234
DATE START/END: 14 FEB 2009 - 14 DEC 2009

ASBTIA: Investigation of causes of mortalities in farmed SBT – variation to project 2008/228

In the last two years the SBT industry has experienced an increase in mortalities resulting in direct losses. In addition, SBT production has incurred changes in product quality associated with variable condition index and growth appears to have been compromised. It is estimated that the combined...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-045
DATE START/END: 28 NOV 2022 - 27 JUN 2024

Measuring non-commercial fishing catches (traditional subsistence fishing) in the Torres Strait in order to improve fisheries management and promote sustainable livelihoods

Traditional fishing in the Torres Strait has, and continues to be, an important part of the livelihoods of Torres Strait Islander communities, providing nutrition and other social, cultural, and spiritual benefits. Recreational fishing (non-commercial fishing by non-Torres Strait Islanders) also has...
ORGANISATION:
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
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2017-06-01

Native properties in river clean up campaign

A range of measures in concert with the eradication of carp from waterways could provide the key to the restoration of Australia’s inland fisheries By Bianca Nogrady They might be prized as a source of protein in some parts of the world, but in Australia carp remain defiantly among the...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-006
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2008 - 29 DEC 2010

Exploration of the effectiveness of alternative management responses to variable recruitment

This application for a collaborative study by the Centre for Fish and Fisheries Research at Murdoch University and the Department of Fisheries, Western Australia, was developed in response to the increasing concern expressed by representatives of the latter department, and also the WA FRAB,...
ORGANISATION:
Murdoch University
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2021-03-01

Study puts a value on Victoria’s seafood sector

Research into the contribution of Victorian fisheries to the state’s economy and community wellbeing highlights opportunities for stronger supply chains and community links By Nicole Baxter Key findings During 2016-17, the Victorian seafood industry: injected $323 million into...
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2015-12-01

Australian perspectives and memories on FOA code of conduct

Lessons learnt at home and overseas have helped Australia to take on the challenges of meeting international best practice for fisheries management By Catherine Norwood In the 1980s several of Australia’s leading fisheries were near the point of collapse – Southern Bluefin Tuna, Eastern...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2005-640
DATE START/END: 30 MAR 2005 - 30 JUN 2007

Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram: technical guidelines for the translocation of live aquatic animals

•There is an existing FRDC funded project to develop a risk assessment for the translocation of prawns (as a model for crustaceans) and abalone (as a model for molluscs). To date there has been no attempt to develop national translocation guidelines for finfish. Concern about the lack of...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-200.20
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2015 - 29 JUN 2018

Growing a profitable, innovative and collaborative Australian yellowtail kingfish aquaculture industry: Bringing white fish to the market - RnD4Profit-14-01-027

This project is focused on growing the key existing Australian Yellowtail Kingfish (YTK) industry participants, as well as the industry as a whole, and directly addresses FRDC's new strategic plan to build Australian sustainable aquaculture development through the activities of the new 'New and...
ORGANISATION:
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-200.30
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2015 - 29 JUN 2018

Growing a profitable, innovative and collaborative Australian Yellowtail Kingfish aquaculture industry: bringing 'white' fish to the market - RnD4Profit-14-01-027 - SA Component

This project is focused on growing the key existing Australian Yellowtail Kingfish (YTK) industry participants, as well as the industry as a whole, and directly addresses FRDC's new strategic plan to build Australian sustainable aquaculture development through the activities of the new 'New and...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
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