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2018-09-01

Science briefs

ECOLOGY: New sunfish identified Releasing a Mola mola sunfish. Sunfish have bizarre, oversized head-like bodies and can grow up to three metres. Their elusive, deep-diving lifestyle makes encounters rare. However, a recent research collaboration has identified the most common species...
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2018-06-01

The mark of a leader

Leadership program proves valuable to sector into the future Below Helen Jenkins and Alex Ogg with their ARLP group, at the beginning of the program in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. Photo: Alex Ogg By Gio Braidotti Queensland’s Helen Jenkins was in the midst of her 15-month...
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2018-03-01

Prints reveal beauty in each fish

Traditional methods of recording a fisher’s catch take on new meaning "Decompression" Artwork: Jane Dennis By Rebecca Thyer Using a paintbrush and a water-based ink, north-Queensland-based artist Jane Dennis carefully applies paint to one side of a fish. Then by pressing a sheet of paper...
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2016-09-01

Leadership skills to connect shared aspirations

Negotiating the diverse interests of fisheries stakeholders requires strong leadership and vision By Catherine Norwood It’s not often a leader can take time out from trying to get things done to reflect on and develop their own leadership skills. But doing so can make their leadership efforts...
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2016-06-01

Fisher experiences help align safety regulations

Practice using emergency equipment can pay off in an emergency at sea Rock lobster fisher Bruce Cockman is committed to making safety a priority for his crew. By Australian Maritime Safety Authority Two-way collaboration, including sharing the knowledge and experience of people who work...
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2016-03-01

In brief

Seafood sector honours Several well-known members of Australia’s seafood sector have been recognised in the 2016 Australia Day Honours List for their contributions in a range of fields. These include Peter Dundas-Smith, Grahame Turk, Michael Gardner, Norman Moore and Bruce Standen, who are each...
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2016-01-01

Seaweed on shortlist in co-culture trial

Interest is mounting in the economic and environmental potential of seaweed co-cultivation with other aquaculture operations, from finfish to oysters By Bianca Nogrady (Top) Kathryn Wiltshire collecting brown seaweed for use in the trials. (Bottom) Red seaweed (Solieria robusta) growing...
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2015-09-01

Greening of WA’s seafood

Independent assessment of Western Australia’s fisheries confirms the green credentials of the state’s wild-caught seafood and pearls Blue Swimmer Crab Photo: 123.com By Gio Braidotti Western Australia is on track in its world-first bid to seek independent assessment of the...
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2014-06-01

Strategy to set common vision

Stakeholders are being asked to have their say in setting priorities for investment in fishing industry research Sunrise over Lakes Entrance, Victoria Photo: 123rf.com Over the next 12 months the FRDC will be coordinating the development of two different but equally important documents....
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2014-06-01

Engagement to underpin marketing development

With diverse stakeholders, creating the right links between research and marketing will be a challenge for the fishing and seafood industry Illustration: Ken Uchida How will the FRDC develop a marketing function? This may seem like a simple question but to do it right and to meet the...
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