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PUBLISHED:
2021-11-30

New projects

The FRDC board has recently approved the following research projects Project number Project Applicant R&D Plan outcome 2021-048 ‘Ready, set, go!’ preparing for emergency...
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2018-09-01

Sentiment softens on fisheries sustainability

The latest fisheries perceptions survey points to opportunities for the industry around greater visibility and engagement By Anne Crawford The latest fisheries perceptions survey suggests many consumers are uncertain but hopeful about the future of the sector. The 2018 edition of the...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-017
DATE START/END: 30 MAR 2007 - 30 JUN 2009

Integrated evaluation of management strategies for tropical multi-species long-line fisheries

The ETB and WTB Fisheries are multi-species longline fisheries with a number of primary target species (yellowfin and big eye tuna, swordfish, striped marlin and albacore), high value by-product species (SBT) and a range of species taken as incidental by-catch (seabirds, turtles,other species). As...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-536
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2010 - 29 SEP 2012

FRDC-DCCEE: beach and surf tourism and recreation in Australia: vulnerability and adaptation

The research team has significant experience in working with coastal decision makers and stakeholders at the Local, State and National levels. Discussions with these groups identified a clear need for greater availability of information to facilitate selection of adaptation responses to projected...
ORGANISATION:
Bond University
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-014
DATE START/END: 17 JAN 2021 - 15 DEC 2022

Can DNA from routine plankton surveys be used to measure fish spawning areas and monitor changes in pelagic ecosystems?

The benefits of establishing long-term ecological programs to monitor ocean health are recognised internationally (Koslow and Couture, Nature 2015). The few programs that have been established (e.g. off California) have provided important insights into long-term changes in the system (i.e. reduced...
ORGANISATION:
University of Adelaide
Industry
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-027
DATE START/END: 30 JUL 2023 - 29 JUN 2024

Targeting behavioural change in fisheries and aquaculture

This project proposal was developed in response to FRDC’s call for expressions of interest to inform key investment opportunities. Few RDCs have recognised the potential of behaviour change programs to improve primary industry and natural resource management. FRDC’s call for expression of interest...
ORGANISATION:
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) Hobart
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PUBLISHED:
2017-06-01

Quality assurance for fisheries science

Ensuring the quality of scientific information used to manage Australia’s fisheries and marine ecosystems is important in earning the trust of stakeholders and the community in the decision-making process By Andrew Penny During the past 30 years or more there has been growing public mistrust...
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2017-12-01

Cultural change at sea

A proactive approach to building relationships and collaborative research are part of Kyri Toumazos’s style in improving respect for the commercial seafood sector and enhancing its prospects Kyri Toumazos Photo: Jacqui Way Fishing is a longstanding tradition in the Mediterranean nation of...
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