Vale FRDC director David Thomason The FRDC Board and staff are saddened by the death of FRDC director David Thomason who passed away in November 2014 after a short but valiant fight against illness. David Thomason was the mastermind behind some of Australia’s most awarded and effective...

The recovery of Jungle Perch populations in central and south-east Queensland is one step closer following the first ever release of captive bred fingerlings into local streams By Jodana Anglesey Once a popular fish for anglers, Jungle Perch (Kuhlia rupestris) has been in decline for more...

Fish ranching with sound was among the diverse range of future possibilities presented at the WAS 2015 conference A floating platform equipped with nets on a reservoir in Israel harvests fish trained to come to the sound of a buzzer. Photo: Boaz Zion By Catherine Norwood People and dogs...

One of the most innovative teams of crime researchers in the world is helping crab fishers with the pervasive and damaging impact of crab pot theft Crab fisher Troy Billin Photos: Debrah Novak Crab fishing is a popular pastime in estuarine areas, with pots or dilly hoop nets the most commonly...

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...