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PROJECT NUMBER • 2011-041
DATE START/END: 31 AUG 2011 - 29 JUL 2013

Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Subprogram: assessment of the environmental impacts & sediment remediation potential associated with copper contamination from antifouling paint and associated recommendations for management

This project has arisen out of discussions with industry and relevant state and federal regulators regarding the management of copper residues associated with antifoulant use by the industry. Research needs in this area were originally identified as part of the FRDC project 2007/246 "A Review Of The...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
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PUBLISHED:
2021-03-01

Taking sustainable seafood – and its story – to the people

The story of Andrew and Renae Tobin’s romance is a tale that involves science, seafood, sustainability … and a semi-trailer By Barbara Adam Renae and Andrew Tobin prioritise fresh local fish, such as wild-caught Baramundi from the Green Team. Photo: Phill Copp A muddy...
People
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PUBLISHED:
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...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2006-042
DATE START/END: 30 JUL 2006 - 1 OCT 2010

Demersal fishing interactions with marine benthos in the Australian EEZ of the Southern Ocean: an assessment of the vulnerability of benthic habitats to impact by demersal gears

Background of project development This project aims to assess the vulnerability of and risks to habitats in Australian fisheries in the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)/Australian Fishing Zone (AFZ) of the Southern Ocean to impacts by different demersal gears – trawl, longline and traps. ...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Antarctic Division (AAD)
Industry
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2005-228
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2005 - 15 NOV 2008

A pilot project conducted in the western rock lobster industry, to create a software audit tool for assessing occupational health and safety compliance with industry best practice on board a commercial fishing vessel

Project arose The Western Australian Fishing industry Council has developed a comprehensive occupational health and safety Code for use in the fishing industry. This Code established a benchmark or best practice guidelines tailored to the WA Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations and...
ORGANISATION:
Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc (WAFIC)
Environment
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PUBLISHED:
2014-03-01

Click and deliver

Likes, links and tweets are an increasing part of efforts to raise the profile of the best Australian fisheries science and management Graphic overview of the FRDC"s digital media presence. A range of new initiatives from the FRDC over the past two years has brought the communication of...
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