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PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-029
DATE START/END: 31 MAR 2024 - 29 JUN 2026

Understanding the risks associated with climate change on infectious diseases affecting the seafood industry

This proposal was developed in response to the Call for Applications by FRDC. The proposal was shaped based on consultations with Carolyn Stewardson, Wayne Hutchinson (Research Portfolio Managers, FRDC), Drs Paul Hick (veterinary virologist and epidemiologist, NSW DPI), Beth Fulton (climate...
ORGANISATION:
University of Sydney (USYD)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-044
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2023 - 29 JUN 2026

Characterising the impacts of warm water and other stressors on the boom-and-bust cycle of the Commercial Scallop

This application was developed to respond to recurring mass die-offs of scallop beds that have undermined open seasons in the scallop fishery with increasing frequency. While the boom-and-bust scallop fishery has had die-offs in the past, changing environmental conditions appear to be exacerbating...
ORGANISATION:
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) Hobart
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-075
DATE START/END: 31 JAN 2023 - 31 MAY 2023

National Workshop to develop a regional collaborative plan to control the invasive Longspined Sea Urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii)

The impacts of the range extending Long Spined Sea Urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) on habitat, biodiversity, and commercial fisheries in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania are well-recognised. FRDC has funded 15+ Long Spined Sea Urchin related projects across these three jurisdictions, and we...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE TAS)
Industry
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-135
DATE START/END: 27 JUL 2023 - 30 AUG 2024

Minor use permit for Chloramine-T in marine and freshwater finfish

There are no surfactant disinfectant medicines permitted or registered for use in finfish in Australia that are effective against susceptible bacterial and parasite infections. Bacteria such as Flavobacterium columnare (freshwater) and Tenacibaculum maritimum (marine) and parasites such as...
ORGANISATION:
University of Adelaide
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-152
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2023 - 19 DEC 2025

Assessing the biology and connectivity of deep-water finfish on Australia’s east coast and the impact of fleet dynamics

The need for this work arose from a lack of baseline data on the biology and connectivity of East Coast deep-water finfish species that are being increasingly targeted across sectors and jurisdictions. Consultation between the Reef Line Fisheries Working Group, Fisheries Queensland, and Animal...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
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Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-082
DATE START/END: 30 NOV 2022 - 9 AUG 2023

Enhanced Education and Engagement with NSW Commercial Fishers re Biosecurity with focus on White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV)

In-the-field awareness of biosecurity issues and identification is essential in the early detection of biosecurity incursions. The recent incident in which White Spot Prawn Disease (WSSV) was detected in a Northern NSW prawn farm has highlighted the risk the industry faces. Awareness of the...
ORGANISATION:
Professional Fishers Association (PFA)
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DATE:
2022-02-08

FRDC News February 2022

In this issue of FRDC News, Patrick Hone provides a video welcome and overview of the key stories. We celebrate the achievements of the first five years of the National Marine Science Plan 2015-2025, including the first voyage of RSV Nuyina – Australia's Antarctic icebreaker. FRDC...
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DATE:
2022-05-27

May 2022 Investment Opportunities and Open Call for R&D

FRDC funding opportunities are now open for researchers and postgraduate students to address priorities identified by stakeholders in Indigenous, commercial and recreational fishing and aquaculture. Applications are invited to address 16 priorities. Applicants may also submit an application...
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