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2018-09-01

Fishers step up to the festival experience

Victoria’s commercial fishers are making community engagement a priority to build support for the sector and local seafood Above Harbourside stands and events brought festival-goers into direct contact with fishers at the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival. Photo: UBranding Pty Ltd By...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-119
DATE START/END: 30 NOV 2018 - 28 NOV 2019

Development of a hydrodynamic model to investigate near field and regional connectivity around Okehampton Bay

To assist with satisfying the regulatory requirements for salmon farming in Okehampton Bay it is proposed that a hydrodynamic model is developed by CSIRO to investigate connectivity within the region. This model is required to resolve both the near-field (around the lease) and far-field (coastal...
ORGANISATION:
Tassal Group
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2022-06-20

Digital exchange to transform fisheries

FRDC is taking a lead role in the Australian AgriFood Data Exchange initiative, which aims to develop digital infrastructure to transform operations in primary production and food supply chains By Catherine Norwood A cohesive and secure data value chain has the potential to drive...
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2020-03-01

Revealing seal impacts

New research shows that as fur seal populations recover, the male ‘teens’ in the seal community are creating challenging operating conditions for South Australia’s fishing and aquaculture sectors By Bianca Nogrady Long-nosed fur seal. Photo: Shutterstock From an...
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2019-03-01

Farmed kelp to balance nutrients

The success of native kelp propagation offers new cropping opportunities and broader environmental benefits By Catherine Norwood Giant Kelp or Macrocystis pyrifera grown on longlines adjacent to salmon cages at Okehampton Bay October 2018. Photo: Stefan Andrews Thanks to the adaptation...
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2016-03-01

Inshore challenges

Working with other sectors to prevent loss of access to fisheries resources is a top priority for Australia’s inshore commercial fisheries Inshore fisheries such as those at Myall Lakes and Port Stephens, NSW, are competing with urban, environmental and recreational interests for a share of...
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2016-03-01

Keeper of the faith

Suzie McEnallay shows there is still plenty of heart in the Wallis Lake fishing community on the NSW north coast As operations manager at the Wallis Lake Fishermen’s Co-operative, Suzie McEnallay ensures that fishers, and the community, can rely on the co-op to provide the best, freshest fish...
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2015-09-01

Save the seagrass

Farmers and fishers have created new connections in a campaign to preserve the seagrasses that are an essential part of the aquatic ecosystem at Gippsland’s Corner Inlet By Ilaria Catizone Broadleaf Seagrass Two very different types of grass – pastures and seagrasses – are both crucial...
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2015-03-01

‘Master’ title builds fishery professionalism

The combination of recognised training and the promotion of professional expertise aims to improve the public perception and reputation of Australia’s fishing industry By Catherine Norwood Greg Golby A new program has been launched in New South Wales aimed at helping fishers to regain...
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2014-03-01

Back to school for NSW fishers

An FRDC-funded program facilitating an introduction to the seafood industry for schoolchildren has provided benefits to schools and professional fishers alike Inspired by their visit with professional fishers Paul and Richie Bagnato at Sydney Fish Market, students from Glebe Public School in...
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