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2022-03-04

Marine Bioproducts CRC to kickstart new industries

Technological advances are helping with the discovery and development of many novel ingredients that our marine ecosystems offer beyond seafood, to create new industries, employment and economic opportunities By Catherine Norwood Over the next 10 years, the Marine Bioproducts Cooperative...
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DATE:
2023-05-30

Research tackles fish catch lost to sharks

A wide cross-section of Australia’s fishing communities came together over the past year at FRDC workshops to address increasing reports of sharks taking fish as they are being caught. By Brad Collis Reports of shark depredation on fishing operations have been increasing, to...
Industry
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-039
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2019 - 29 JUN 2022

South Australian Pacific Oyster selective breeding program: Building POMS resistance to reduce risk for the South Australian oyster industry

In 2015-16, the SA oyster industry had an on-farm value of $32 million and employed approximately 230 people directly; with indirect and downstream aspects, these figures increase to $150 million and 700 people (Econsearch 2017). Farming is regionally based (i.e. Denial Bay, Smoky Bay, Streaky Bay,...
ORGANISATION:
University of Adelaide
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-003
DATE START/END: 29 MAY 2020 - 29 SEP 2022

Understanding the stock structure of Rock Flathead and the role of movement dynamics in influencing the performance of the Corner Inlet fishery

Rock flathead (Platycephalus laevigatus) supports an important commercial fishery in Corner Inlet. However, the stock structure of rock flathead in Victorian waters, and more broadly in south eastern Australia, is largely unknown. This presents uncertainty for fishers, scientists and managers when...
ORGANISATION:
Deakin University Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-011
DATE START/END: 30 MAR 2022 - 30 OCT 2024

Taxonomy of northern Australia's commercially important Ostreidae

The development of tropical oyster species for aquaculture in Australia is growing in momentum. Hatchery production is underway for the tropical ‘black-lip’ oyster at the Darwin Aquaculture Centre, and small-scale farming is being undertaken at Goulburn Island, NT, and in Bowen, QLD. Hatchery...
ORGANISATION:
Griffith University Nathan Campus
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-125
DATE START/END: 3 JUN 2021 - 21 FEB 2022

Investigating the use of a remote operated underwater vehicle (ROUV) for surveying abalone on reefs in the Western zone abalone fishery, Victoria.

The current state of play is that another surveillance trip was undertaken on Saturday (15th May) but were unable to get right in to where infected abalone were last observed. The survey started well out from ground zero and worked our way in, no virus was observed. The weather is due to improve in...
ORGANISATION:
Western Abalone Divers Association (WADA)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-003
DATE START/END: 2 OCT 2022 - 29 MAR 2026

Maintaining productivity and access to Estuary Cockle across sectors through improved science-based decision making

The Estuary Cockle, Anadara trapezia, is a bivalve mollusc found throughout the entire NSW coast. Generally, the species supports important commercial, recreational and Aboriginal fisheries. NSW DPI-Fisheries stock assessment reports have identified the paucity of knowledge on the biology, lifecycle...
ORGANISATION:
NSW Department Of Primary Industries Port Stephens
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-027
DATE START/END: 21 OCT 2021 - 30 JUL 2022

Minor use permit for erythromycin in finfish

Veterinary chemicals are important tools in primary production systems. When used correctly, they play a valuable role in ensuring animal welfare and maximising the quality and yield of primary produce (economic sustainability). The use of veterinary chemicals as part of disease management in...
ORGANISATION:
University of Adelaide
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-046
DATE START/END: 31 JAN 2022 - 30 JAN 2023

Review of regulation and policy guiding use of artificial reefs and Fish Aggregating Devices (FAD) in Australian waters

Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) and artificial reefs are increasingly being used to enhance recreational fishing opportunities. In Australian waters, both FADs and artificial reefs are often situated in areas where other activities, including commercial fishing, shipping, and oil and gas exploration...
ORGANISATION:
Bond University
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