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PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-214
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2014 - 29 MAY 2017

RAC WA: Investigating critical biological issues for commercial Greenlip Abalone sea ranching in Flinders Bay, Western Australia

Abalone sea ranching in Australia has had only moderate success to date. This is because success is dependent on a combination of having the right species in an appropriate environment, supported by adequate husbandry. Evidence (FRDC 2012-220) is that greenlip abalone are well adapted to living on...
ORGANISATION:
Curtin University
Industry
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-119
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2017 - 30 DEC 2019

Developing novel remote camera approaches to assess and monitor the population status of Australian sea lions

Analysis of independently-observed bycatch data from the Western Australian (WA) Temperate Demersal Gillnet and Demersal Longline Fisheries (TDGDLF) using the potential encounter model developed in FRDC project 2009-096 to account for uneven distribution of observer effort, indicated that the...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-047
DATE START/END: 31 OCT 2018 - 31 JAN 2021

Barramundi origins: determining the contribution of stocking to the Barramundi catch on Queensland's east coast

The problem of identifying hatchery spawned fish from wild spawned fish is not unique to barramundi and many attempts have been made to address this issue for many regions and species. Marking of hatchery spawned fish using chemical methods has been proposed as a solution however uptake of this has...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-055
DATE START/END: 10 JUN 2019 - 31 MAR 2022

Developing a positive cultural attitude towards the capture and release of sharks and rays

Southern Australian jurisdictions share many recreational fishery management and policy drivers. Recent events focused attention on fishery policy and public perception linked to recreational fishing for sharks and rays across southern Australia, including in South Australia and Victoria....
ORGANISATION:
University of Adelaide
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-070
DATE START/END: 31 MAY 2019 - 30 NOV 2020

Opportunities and impacts of range extending scalefish species: understanding population dynamics, ecosystem impacts and management needs

This project has been developed over several years as the target species have anecdotally become more populous in Tasmanian waters. The project has been discussed informally between the recreational sector, scientists and managers and formally at Research Advisory Group meetings over this time. ...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-075
DATE START/END: 31 MAR 2019 - 30 MAR 2021

Aquaculture-Community Futures: North West Tasmania

The FRDC's strategic RD&E focus for 2015-20 is on maximising impact by concentrating on knowledge development around three priorities: i) ensuring that Australian fishing and aquaculture products are sustainable and acknowledged to be so; ii) improving productivity and profitability of fishing and...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-178
DATE START/END: 7 DEC 2019 - 29 JUN 2021

Species identification of Australia’s most significant octopus fishery – the Western Australian Common Octopus

The Western Australian Octopus Interim Managed Fishery is Australia’s largest octopus fishery. It is in a sustained growth phase, and is being assessed by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for certification under its international sustainability brand. Estimated GVP increased by 50% from 2017...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-106
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2020 - 29 JUN 2021

Minor use permit for oxytetracycline in non-salmonid 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
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-147
DATE START/END: 19 MAR 2020 - 29 JUN 2021

Risk factors and management strategies associated with summer mortality in Australian abalone

In Australia, greenlip abalone (Haliotis laevigata) and hybrid abalone (H. laevigata × H. rubra) are grown in southern Australia. During grow-out, abalone are exposed to water temperatures that range from 10˚C during winter in Tasmania to 25˚C during summer in South Australia. Water temperature is a...
ORGANISATION:
University of Adelaide
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