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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2011-033
DATE START/END: 30 SEP 2011 - 30 MAR 2013

Spatial patterns, landscape genetics and post virus recovery of blacklip abalone, Haliotis rubra (Leach), in the Western commercial fishing zone of Victoria

The primary objective of this project is to integrate geospatial and genetic technologies to improve the current spatial management of abalone fisheries.The sustainable management of abalone stocks in the western zone of Victoria has been enhanced in recent years with the adoption of a reef-scale...
ORGANISATION:
Deakin University Geelong Waterfront Campus
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-729
DATE START/END: 30 APR 2009 - 29 NOV 2009

Seafood CRC: Australian edible oyster industry business plan

The formation of the Seafood CRC Oyster Consortium in 2007 established, for the first time, a national industry R&D advisory group. Previous to this, R&D investment was undertaken on a state basis (NSW, Tas, SA). The purpose of the Oyster Consortium is to decide on Research and Development...
ORGANISATION:
Pinnacle Agribusiness
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PUBLISHED:
2020-10-01

Research and Development Plan lifts off to further engagement

The FRDC’s new R&D Plan sets the organisation on a more flexible, consultative path to achieve outcomes for Australia’s diverse fishing and aquaculture stakeholders. After more than a year of consultation and development, the FRDC’s R&D Plan 2020–2025 is ready for use. The Plan...
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PUBLISHED:
2016-12-01

Take five: for the future

Reflecting on his 40 years in the Australian aquaculture sector, Pheroze Jungalwalla highlights the top five issues he believes need to be addressed to ensure continuing success Outgoing chair of the National Aquaculture Council, Pheroze Jungalwalla. By Catherine Norwood Australia is a...
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PUBLISHED:
2014-03-01

Achievements and challenges 2012–13

The FRDC’s annual report highlights progress in several industry areas while identifying challenges for the future Overall, Australia’s fishing and aquaculture industry continues to demonstrate a high level of performance, stewardship and focus on best practice. Despite this, the community...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-019
DATE START/END: 28 FEB 2009 - 29 MAY 2012

Biological and economic management strategy evaluations of the eastern king prawn fishery

The eastern king prawn (EKP) fishery in Queensland is the state’s most valuable fished stock. Logbook data indicate that about 2500 tonnes of EKP were caught in Queensland annually from 2001 to 2006 (catch data includes Moreton Bay), with a total annual value of $35-40 million. There are a number...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
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PUBLISHED:
2018-06-01

Joint approach aids abalone recovery

Collaboration between government and fishers has helped Victoria’s western abalone fishery to recover from a catastrophic virus outbreak In the company of seals, Craig Fox harvests healthy abalone off Lady Julia Percy Island. Photo: Western Abalone Divers Association By Anne Crawford The...
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