Advanced project search
5,300 results
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2013-03-01

Scholar seeks strategies to keep whales at bay

Rhy Arangio By Catherine Norwood Depredation of catches in longline fisheries is an increasing problem worldwide: whales and seals can steal up to 75 per cent of the catch from hooks as the lines are being hauled aboard. While it is still a relatively rare phenomenon in Australia’s...
Blank
DATE:
2023-01-24

ABARES Outlook 2023 – Global uncertainty, local challenges

“Global uncertainty, local challenges” is the theme of ABARES Outlook 2023 conference on 7 – 8 March 2023 in Canberra. The 2-day conference discusses current events and future trends to provide delegates with a deeper understanding of issues that will shape the...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-237
DATE START/END: 31 OCT 2016 - 29 OCT 2017

TSRA: Scoping the viability of a commercial net and crab fishery in the northern Torres Strait

Research is required to assess potential for a commercial fishery targeting finfish (black jewfish, barramundi and others) and mud crab in the Top Western Torres Strait region. This is noted as a priority for the TSSAC 2016 research call and 2015 TSSAC operational plan. The recently finalised TSRA...
ORGANISATION:
Tobin Fish Tales
Blank
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-183
DATE START/END: 30 NOV 2020 - 29 NOV 2021

Options to effectively monitor and regulate recreational catch in the Tasmanian rock lobster fishery

Southern Rock Lobster (Jasus edwardsii) support a major commercial fishery in Tasmania, with recent catches on the order of 1000 tonnes per year and a landed value of about $65 million. The species also represents a traditional food source for the local Indigenous population as well as being a...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2020-12-01

Roadmap to a collaborative fishing future

The FRDC will begin 2021 with a new roadmap outlining the steps needed to bring to life a new sector-wide vision for Australia’s fishing and aquaculture. By Catherine Norwood The FRDC will begin 2021 with a new roadmap outlining the steps needed to bring to life a new sector-wide vision for...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2019-05-31

Prawn venture heralds aquaculture step-up

As aquaculture progresses from niche to large-scale operations requiring teams of skilled workers, a major new venture, Project Sea Dragon, is creating economic development and job opportunities Black Tiger Prawns (Penaeus monodon) Photo: Seafarms Group One of the largest...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2019-12-01

FISH Vol 27 4

FISH is the official newsletter of the Fisheries Research & Development Corporation. It is published quarterly in March, June, September and December. The hard copy version is distributed widely throughout the industry via direct mail. To obtain a hard copy of "FISH", please fill in your details...
Blank
DATE:
2023-03-22

Streamlined process improves access to aquaculture medicines

Aquaculture producers will have faster access to vital veterinary medicines, saving time and money, as the result of a key FRDC investment. By Rebecca Thyer An ambitious project to improve the aquaculture industry’s access to veterinary medicines has already helped progress 15 new...
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-193
DATE START/END: 29 MAR 2019 - 30 NOV 2019

Abalone assessment and management (workshop): what have we learned, what are the gaps and where can we do better

The recent creation of the Abalone Industry Partnership Agreement (ACA IPA) between the FRDC and the ACA creates a significant opportunity to achieve more integrated and effective outcomes from research and associated development. Under the ACA IPA, the ACA will manage 100% of their industry...
ORGANISATION:
Abalone Council Australia Ltd (ACA)
View Quicklinks