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2018-11-02

Research reveals fishmeal alternatives

The search for more sustainable proteins in fishmeal has found some options for Yellowtail Kingfish feeds Researchers conduct post-mortems on Yellowtail Kingfish following trials to assess the success of different dietary formulae. Photo: Andrew Oxley By Catherine Norwood Research into...
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2014-09-01

Retail trials add spark to oyster sales

Oysters Australia is testing the effectiveness of increasing sales by targeting customers in seafood retail stores Images (and below right) from the pilot retail oyster promotional campaign. By Rachel King A trial of promotional materials for oysters last year doubled oyster sales at the...
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2015-06-01

Bio-economics intelligence key to effective fisheries management

Fisheries managers are making greater use of fisheries number crunching to ensure public resources provide the best possible returns for the country Illustration: Paul Dickenson By Melissa Branagh Maximising the returns from Australia’s fisheries for the nation is far more than a matter...
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2021-11-30

Five steps for managers to help fisheries adapt to climate change

CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Research Director Alistair Hobday presented at the World Fisheries Congress in September 2021, outlining steps he believes fisheries managers could take to help fisheries be better prepared for climate change, and why it matters “This decade of climate change is...
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2021-09-14

In brief

Fisheries expert in leadership program The recently announced 28th cohort of the prestigious Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) includes fisheries consultant from Mount Nelson, Tasmania, Andrew Sullivan, who is sponsored by the FRDC. Sullivan is the director of Fish Focus...
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2021-06-01

Casting an eye to the future of recreational fishing

A joint approach with recreational fishing stakeholders is expected to drive the future of the FRDC’s research investment in the sector By Annabel Boyer The face of recreational fishing in Australia is changing. Not only is there greater professionalisation in the sector, but recreational...
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2021-03-01

Science briefs

Seagrasses help fight plastic Polyamide filaments trapped by seagrass balls known as aegagropilae.Photo: Scientific Reports Spanish researchers have found that seagrass beds may have a role to play in helping to remove plastics from inshore marine environments. The grasses...
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2020-03-01

World-class speakers to lead global debate in Adelaide

Leading fisheries experts across research, industry and management will come together in a dynamic and comprehensive program to address the future of fisheries The World Fisheries Congress 2020 (WFC2020) will welcome an inspiring range of Australian and international speakers to...
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