There is an increasing need for knowledge of the impacts of water abstraction on tropical aquatic species to underpin sound water and fisheries management. Research on this topic is receiving increasing interest in Australian stakeholder driven research and is a theme that is being incorporated into...
As a long-time fisher, and current chair of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Stuart Richey reflects on the trends and challenges for the Australian seafood industry and the safety of its marine workplaces
By Stuart Richey AM, Chair, Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Stuart...
The DAFF Aquatic Animal Welfare Working Group (AAWWG) has progressed a structured approach to assessing animal welfare across the 4 sector groups (commercial wild catch, aquaculture, recreational and ornamental) and the development of animal welfare handling guidelines for each sector.
The AAWWG...