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2016-12-01

Moving in on Snapper

New insights into the population dynamics in South Australia’s Snapper fishery are being driven by innovative research approaches and technological advances Snapper sampled by researchers in order to collect biological information on the species. Photo: Leigh Warneke, SARDI By...
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2016-09-01

A voice for fishers

Chance transformed Fritz Drenkhahn from electrician to commercial fisher, while love of the job ignited a desire to help secure a long-term future for the fisheries sector By Annabel Boyer Fritz Drenkhahn in Eden. Photo: Annabel Boyer The house where Fritz Drenkhahn lives with his wife,...
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2016-09-01

Evolution of quality and collaboration

Executive director Patrick Hone reflects on his time with the FRDC and charts some of its major changes as it celebrates 25 years Team FRDC circa 2000 with executive director Peter Dundas-Smith. By Patrick Hone The FRDC is one of Australia’s 15 Research and Development Corporations...
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2015-12-01

Quick action improves fish welfare

A proactive approach to animal welfare has developed new fish handling strategies for recreational fishers By Bianca Nogrady Photo: 123rf.com Scientists and fishers all agree it is important to minimise the stress of fish during fishing activities. This is humane and results in fish of...
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2015-03-01

National approach to unify onboard safety efforts

The fishing industry is in the spotlight as the Australian Maritime Safety Authority leads renewed efforts to improve onboard workplace safety Clean Green program participant Jarrod Day and workplace health and safety trainer Tanya Adams. Photo: Southern Rocklobster By Peta...
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2014-12-01

Indigenous rangers boost regional research capability

By drawing on a unique blend of theoretical, practical and local knowledge, an Indigenous marine ranger training program is boosting research capability in northern Australia Class of 2014: instructors and students from the first Indigenous Marine Ranger Certificate II VET course in measuring...
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2014-09-01

Building a seafood marketing plan

Translating industry's thoughts about marketing into action that will add value to Australia’s seafood harvest is one of the next big challenges for the FRDC The FRDC is embarking on its largest ever industry engagement program to find out what type of market activities the fisheries and...
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2014-09-01

Periwinkle potential

Research into the life cycle of Tasmania’s periwinkles shines a light on the untapped potential of this niche seafood product Periwinkles are found on exposed reef and boulder habitat in shallow temperate waters from NSW to Tasmania and southern WA. Photo: John Keane By Sarah...
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2014-09-01

Sharper senses aid ocean investigations

The latest addition to Australia’s marine research capacity is set to revolutionise ocean research, with open access to far more detailed data than has ever been available before By Emily Weekes After more than a decade of debate, design and construction involving many hundreds of people,...
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2013-03-01

Follow the money: building fisheries economic expertise

The FRDC is helping to address the shortage of economic expertise to support fisheries policy and development of the marine and aquaculture industries By Catherine Norwood The field of environmental and resource economics is relatively young, particularly as it applies to fisheries. The...
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