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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-019
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2009 - 29 DEC 2010

Evaluating the potential use of change-in-ratio and index removal techniques for determining harvest rates and efficiency increases in the Western Rock Lobster Fishery

The sustainable management of an input controlled fishery, such as that for western rock lobster, which is controlled via a total allowable level of effort (TAE), relies heavily on accurate measurement of relative effort. The number of potlifts used by fishers, which is a direct measure of effort,...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2006-045
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2007 - 30 SEP 2009

Flow related fish and fisheries ecology in the Coorong, South Australia

River regulation and freshwater flow extraction for irrigation, industrial use, town water supplies etc are common practices across Australia, and have caused severe impact on the water-dependent ecosystems including estuarine environments and coastal fisheries. In recent years, the need of...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
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DATE:
2022-05-19

Further reading

Chadderton, W.L., Grainger, N. & Dean, T. (2003). Appendix 1 – Prioritising control of invasive freshwater fish. In Managing invasive freshwater fish in New Zealand. Proceedings of a workshop hosted by Department of Conservation, 10–12 May 2001, pp. 171–174. Hamilton, New Zealand: Department of...
Industry
Environment
Industry
Industry
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2013-09-01

Fish seek equal footing in food debates

Comparing apples with oranges may be difficult, but at least they are both fruits. Infinitely more difficult is the comparison of fish and beef, of sea and land-based foods – and particularly the environmental impacts of production. By Catherine Norwood Tasmanian researcher Bridget Green...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-188
DATE START/END: 28 JAN 2018 - 28 JUL 2020

Environmental and Economic accounting in Primary Industries (Natural Capital Accounting) - linked to 2017-175

This project files represents FRDC's contribution to a broader RRD4P project lead by Forrest and Wood Products Australia. All project reporting will be between FWPA and DAWR (as the administrator of the Rural R&D for Profit Programme). Consequently no direct reporting to the FRDC by FWPA will be...
ORGANISATION:
Forest and Wood Products Australia Ltd (FWPA)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-032
DATE START/END: 18 NOV 2021 - 30 JAN 2022

Provision of strategic advice to Oysters Australia - identifying opportunities and associated value for the Australian Oyster Industry in Carbon Neutral Accreditation and Environmental Accounts.

Now, more than ever, there is a collective desire amongst the community and regulators to see industries move toward more sustainable and integrated production systems and an overall reduction in industry carbon footprints where possible. This drive is underpinned by the Australian Government’s...
ORGANISATION:
NineSquared
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PUBLISHED:
2022-03-04

Australian seafood scores well on microplastic scale

An initial investigation into the presence of microplastics in seafood has found much smaller quantities in the guts of Australian marine species compared to those in many other countries Words by Annabel Boyer, Illustrations by Nina Wootton Plastic in the oceans and the...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-046
DATE START/END: 18 JUN 2009 - 29 JUN 2012

PIRSA Initiative II: carrying capacity of Spencer Gulf: hydrodynamic and biogeochemical measurement modelling and performance monitoring

Aquaculture within Spencer Gulf and South Australia represents a farm gate value of $211M for 2005/2006 (Econosearch 2007). Key aquaculture species include southern bluefin tuna, yellowtail knigfish, abalone and oysters with existing and proposed zones around much of the perimeter of Spencer Gulf....
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
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PUBLISHED:
2018-03-01

Reporting progress, planning future opportunities

A national discussion is underway on how to improve recreational fishing and share the many benefits it offers with more Australians By Joshua Fielding Recreational fishing has been shown to improve mental health and forge new friendships for participants in The Fly Program. Photo: Brad...
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2015-06-01

Back from the brink

It takes a rare combination of factors for a restocking program to work and be successful including long-term commitment and breeding know-how; popular appeal also helps Matthew McLellan, Narrandera fisheries centre hatchery manager, holds a mature Trout cod ready for egg collection. Photo:...
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2016-03-01

Let's keep an eye on the reef, BRUV

Recreational fishers, motivated by community stewardship, are helping to develop cost-effective monitoring options for a Western Australian artificial reef trial The artificial reefs have attracted 50 finfish species, both large and small, such as the pictured Longsnout Boarfish. Photo: Lisa...
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2015-06-01

Native species serves as industry safety net

A new oyster aquaculture industry is on the verge of large-scale commercialisation in South Australia Xiaoxu Li of SardI aquatic Sciences. Photo: SARDI By Gio Braidotti The sensitivity of cultured oysters to new and exotic disease outbreaks has revealed a critical weakness in the way...
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-233
DATE START/END: 8 NOV 2018 - 29 AUG 2019

Future Oysters CRC-P Communication and Adoption

Oyster farming is Australia's oldest aquaculture industry, conducted by 550+ regional enterprises in New South Wales (NSW), South Australia (SA) and Tasmania. The oyster industry is currently facing unprecedented challengers due to aquatic diseases. Recently (1 Feb 2016) the viral disease Pacific...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Seafood Industries Pty Ltd (ASI)
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-153
DATE START/END: 2 MAY 2023 - 7 MAR 2024

Fishing and Aquaculture Workforce Capability Framework

This application was developed in response to the FRDC Open Call for R&D Investment Opportunities. The project will develop a Fishing and Aquaculture Workforce Capability Framework. The proposed approach was developed based on our experience with similar projects as well as consultation in...
ORGANISATION:
RM Consulting Group (RMCG)
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-113
DATE START/END: 29 JAN 2023 - 18 FEB 2023

Apollo Bay Seafood Festival 2023

The Apollo Festival starts with a series of dinners at 5 x local restaurants on Friday 17th February, where each restaurant will showcase a terrific seafood menu. There will be a small VIP gathering of key sponsors to toast the opening at one of the restaurants. Saturday 18th February is the bigger...
ORGANISATION:
Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce
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2014-03-01

Dished up: rediscovering seaweed links in food chain

Algae is one of the rising stars on the aquaculture horizon, but scientist Pia Winberg has been working to consolidate its role as an essential link in sustainable food production for more than a decade By Rose Yeoman Nick Savva, manager at the AbTas abalone farm in Clarence Point, Tasmania,...
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-136
DATE START/END: 8 MAR 2017 - 30 JAN 2018

Australian Fish and Chip Awards 2017

State and National Fish and Chip Awards – every two years the FRDC gets asked to sponsor both jurisdictional and national seafood awards. Historically the FRDC has sponsored the R&D Award. In 2017, the FRDC will change direction and sponsor the fish and chip category in an endeavour to reach a much...
ORGANISATION:
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-103
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2022 - 30 MAR 2023

FRDC Sponsorship for the Fremantle Boat and Seafood Festival - 10-12 March 2023

WA's Fremantle Boat Show and Fremantle Seafood Festival are being combined into the Fremantle Boat and Seafood Festival for the first time, making it WA's premier seafood and fishing event. It is anticipated it will attract up to 20,000 people. The funding is being support to sponsor the event, to...
ORGANISATION:
Premiere Events
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-040
DATE START/END: 14 JAN 2021 - 29 NOV 2023

Aquatic animal welfare – a review of guidance documents and legislation

Many aquatic animals are valuable sources of nutrition for humans and other animals and contribute significantly to Australia’s primary industry in both domestic and international trade. Other aquatic animals have cultural and economic importance to our tourism and recreational industries. Aquatic...
ORGANISATION:
Panaquatic Health Solutions Pty Ltd
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PUBLISHED:
2013-06-01

Young abalone in the fast lane

A protein boost for young abalone sets the stage for a more profitable industry Anton Krsinich looks over one-year-old abalone that are part of a commercial trial at Indented Head, Victoria. Photo: Clarisa Collis By Clarisa Collis New research exploring the nutritional needs of farmed...
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PUBLISHED:
2021-11-30

Talking oysters in northern Australia

Indigenous leadership and communication are integral to tropical rock oyster research, creating new ways to discuss the manageable “invisible risks” that Vibrio bacteria pose to an emerging industry By Catherine Norwood Scientific and commercial momentum is building to establish a tropical...
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