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2019-05-31

Aquaculture focus for science stars

Aquaculture is proving to be a fertile space for young researchers looking to have a tangible impact in a range of areas By Gio Braidotti and Catherine Norwood Australian Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud, 2019 fisheries award winner Elliot Scanes and...
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2019-03-01

A home-grown seafood future

Working at the forefront of an emerging sector has provided Ian Lyall with plenty of challenges and a passion for aquaculture By Catherine Norwood Ian Lyall says NSW is steering a steady course towards a sustainable aquaculture sector. Photo: Catherine Norwood Ian Lyall admits he has...
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2018-11-02

New wave of roving ocean observers

New technologies and an international partnership are advancing automated and unstaffed ocean data-collection tools, offering new avenues for understanding our marine environment Saildrones are solar and wind powered and can be at sea for up to 12 months without returning to dock. Photo:...
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2018-09-01

Five minutes to a safer workplace

Fast, simple and accessible training will anchor the new SeSAFE program to prevent injuries and deaths at sea By Catherine Norwood Watch a short video, answer some multiple-choice questions. The five minutes it takes hardly seems like much, but it could be enough to prevent injury or save a...
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2017-09-01

It's curtains for seabird conflict

Commercial fishers have taken the lead to reduce interactions with seabirds, using cost-effective technology that also improves crew safety The FV Imlay in port, sporting a new bird baffler designed to deter seabirds from the trawl net warp wires. Photos: Australian Fisheries Management...
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2017-03-01

Leaders aim to strengthen national seafood identity

Diverse perspectives find common ground among the aspirations of a new generation of seafood sector leaders By Catherine Norwood 2016 NSILP graduates (back, from left) Matt Watson, Zak Olsen, Dan Kimberley, Dale Maschette, John Duffy, Asher Flynn, Felipe Henriquez, Markus Nolle, Emma Wilkie,...
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2016-01-01

Toothfish tagging reveals territory dynamics

Australia is leading an international research collaboration to understand how shared Patagonian Toothfish populations in the Southern and Indian Oceans are connected, and to support the sustainable management of fishery resources By Catherine Norwood For every tonne of the highly prized...
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2015-12-01

Sense of pride unites seafood leaders

New perspectives and initiatives emerge from the latest group of fisheries and aquaculture leadership graduates Part of the collection in the ‘United by Pride’ exhibition developed by the 2015 National Seafood Industry Leadership Program participants, on show at the Seafood Directions...
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2015-06-01

Health study asesses stress factors

Fishers identify stress as the greatest workplace issue facing their industry Photo: 123RF.com By Tanya King, Sue Kilpatrick and Karen Willis Researcher: “What are the biggest issues facing the fishing industry at the moment?” Fishers: “Stress." There are some stress factors...
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2015-06-01

World lead on prawn feed

Australian innovation is producing world-leading advances in the sustainability of prawn aquaculture Australian development of a new bioactive feed supplement will allow wild-caught fishmeal and fish oil to be removed from the diets of farmed prawns without compromising animal growth. By...
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