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DATE:
2022-07-12

Taking Atlantic Salmon science to the people

Research on the interactions between Atlantic Salmon aquaculture and the environment was on show at a recent event in Hobart. Josh Fielding from FRDC answering questions from a member of the public interested in Atlantic Salmon science FRDC, CSIRO and the University of...
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2018-11-02

Salmon get ready for their ‘flu shots’

A new vaccine holds hope in controlling an endemic virus that is challenging Atlantic Salmon production Vaccines at the Centre for Aquatic Animal Health and Vaccines, Launceston, Tasmania. Photo: Catherine Norwood By Catherine Norwood A three-year, $5-million vaccine development...
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-229
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2006 - 29 NOV 2009

Aquafin CRC - Salmon Aquaculture Subprogram: Facilitation and administration

Australian production of farmed Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, is currently some 18,000 tonnes per year, with an estimated value of $217 million. The industry is based on some 40 marine leases operated by six companies in Tasmania and minor exploratory ventures in Victoria, South Australia and...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2011-701
DATE START/END: 30 MAR 2011 - 29 JUN 2014

SCRC: PhD: Atlantic salmon gastrointestinal health and productivity

The production of farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) represents Australia’s largest individual aquaculture industry. Salmon farming has exhibited a rapid increase and its inherent competitive market advantages make the salmon industry a critical agribusiness to Tasmania’s economy. Considerable...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-269
DATE START/END: 12 OCT 2017 - 28 FEB 2018

Tassal: improved Atlantic Salmon enclosure netting

This proposal has been developed through collaboration between Tassal Operations and CSIRO Manufacturing. Tassal has previously engaged CSIRO Manufacturing to attend a 2 day workshop to develop this research proposal in order to alleviate the current commercial issues posed by Seal incursions into...
ORGANISATION:
Tassal Group
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-121
DATE START/END: 16 SEP 2018 - 30 AUG 2020

Sex reversal and sex differentiation in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)

The overall aim of this project is to integrate farm-based trials, histology and genetic technologies to evaluate options for the improved production of all-female Atlantic salmon in Tasmania. Most fish species, including Atlantic salmon, are quite susceptible to sex manipulation during early...
ORGANISATION:
Deakin University Warrnambool Campus
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-077
DATE START/END: 30 JUL 2019 - 30 JUL 2022

Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon Research, Development and Extension Management

The Tasmanian Salmonid Growers’ Association Ltd (TSGA) – Tasmania’s peak body representing salmon growers – is a not-for-profit organisation representing the Industry by working with Federal and State Governments and their regulatory agencies. Established by its grower members over 30 years ago,...
ORGANISATION:
Salmon Tasmania
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-217
DATE START/END: 31 JUL 2008 - 30 DEC 2009

Atlantic Salmon Sub Program: Effect of temperature on reproductive development of maiden and repeat spawning Atlantic salmon: understanding the basis for improved egg survival and quality

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) are farmed in Tasmania and limited areas of southern Australia, and support an aquaculture industry of 17,600 tonnes with a value in 20055/06 of $200 million (Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association data). Salmon in Australia are farmed towards the upper limit of their...
ORGANISATION:
Griffith University Nathan Campus
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-248
DATE START/END: 31 MAY 2015 - 31 MAY 2019

Understanding flesh colour variation in Atlantic salmon: molecular mechanisms and genetic effect

Skeletal deformities (including spinal and jaw deformities) in Atlantic salmon have been shown to affect up to 30% of cultured fish, and the problem appears to be enhanced in triploids and under certain husbandry and environmental conditions (i.e.elevated water temperature at specific stages,...
ORGANISATION:
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-771
DATE START/END: 31 JAN 2011 - 14 OCT 2013

SCRC: Alleviation of Summer Gut Syndrome (SGS) in Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon

Aquaculture is fast emerging as the sustainable alternative to the commercial fishing industry. Within Australia the expansion of the industry is in line with the international trend. Total global production of salmonids was reported to exceed 2.2 million metric tonne in 2007, with Australia...
ORGANISATION:
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
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