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2017-03-01

Ocean Jackets, Latchets and liquid fish

Raising demand for selected bycatch species or creating a protein blend are potential outcomes from research that aims to create value from fish that would otherwise be discarded By Catherine Norwood Identifying bycatch species that are worth sorting and keeping for potential new markets is...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-752
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2013 - 29 NOV 2014

Seafood CRC: setting directions for the Australian Barramundi Farmers Association (ABFA) - development of a strategic RD&E Plan for the Industry.

The Australian Barramundi farming industry has seen constant growth in production and price over the last few years, with industry production estimates for 2014/2015 expected to be in the vicinity of 6,200t, valued at almost $70M dollars. Importantly, membership and production-wise over 85% of this...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Barramundi Farmers Association (ABFA)
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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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2016-06-01

Name change makes species' origin crystal clear

Market opportunities, international consistency and the identification of a new species can all trigger applications for a new or revised official fish name By Catherine Norwood Advances in scientific knowledge have prompted a review in the naming of Australia’s Crystal Crab species and an...
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2014-09-01

In brief

National aquaculture statement Senator Richard Colebeck Photo: FRDC Senator Richard Colebeck launched the Australian Government’s new National Aquaculture Statement at the World Aquaculture Conference, as a precursor to the development of a national aquaculture strategy. He says the...
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2013-12-01

Seafood CRC begins rebid campaign

By Emily Mantilla Next year, 2014, was scheduled to be the last year of operation for the Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre (Seafood CRC). However, a one-year extension has been granted, allowing the Seafood CRC to celebrate its eighth birthday and providing more time to prepare...
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2015-09-01

Gas options to help prawns keep their cool

An award-winning refrigeration redesign is paving the way for new technology and a generational change in the Northern Prawn Fishery By Catherine Norwood When the Gulf Bounty headed out into the Gulf of Carpentaria in April for the start of the 2015 Banana Prawn season, the...
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2017-09-01

Working solo on the water is risky

Safety planning and practices can help fishers identify and address risks By Australian Maritime Safety Authority Risks for solo operations Every operation has unique risks. For those operating in an environment where fishers or other staff may be working on their own, it is important to...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-126
DATE START/END: 12 OCT 2017 - 27 JUN 2018

Determining the design, output specifications and sample size for a national social and economic survey of recreational fishers in Australia

An objective of the Australian Government’s Policy for a More Competitive and Sustainable Fisheries Sector (August 2013) is to conduct national recreational fishing surveys every five years. To meet this objective, a survey methodology was designed in 2015 for a national telephone-diary survey of...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
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2015-12-01

Lead, collaborate and partner

The FRDC has officially launched its Research, Development and Extension Plan to guide fisheries and aquaculture research priorities to 2020 Leadership Program participants celebrate the launch of the new FRDC RD&E Plan with Patrick Hone (left) and Senator Richard Colbeck (right). Photos:...
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