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PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-062
DATE START/END: 1 JAN 2017 - 19 DEC 2020

Coordination of the National Priority 1 Subprogram: to ensure that Australian fishing and aquaculture products are sustainable and acknowledged to be so

The FRDC's RD&E Plan 2015–20 is focused on maximising impacts by concentrating on knowledge development around three national priorities. National Priority 1 is defined as "to ensure that Australian fishing and aquaculture products are sustainable and acknowledged to be so". The aim of National...
ORGANISATION:
Oceanomics Pty Ltd
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PUBLISHED:
2021-03-01

Taking sustainable seafood – and its story – to the people

The story of Andrew and Renae Tobin’s romance is a tale that involves science, seafood, sustainability … and a semi-trailer By Barbara Adam Renae and Andrew Tobin prioritise fresh local fish, such as wild-caught Baramundi from the Green Team. Photo: Phill Copp A muddy...
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2020-12-01

Monsoons and river flow bring more Barramundi

The year 2010 was a good one for the recruitment of Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) in the Northern Territory. It was also a year when the Bureau of Meteorology’s Australian Monsoon Index peaked in response to a big wet season. By Catherine Norwood The relationship between a good wet season and...
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2020-10-01

Central source for safety

A central web portal being developed will provide a one-stop shop for those in the fishing and aquaculture sectors looking for information about workplace health and safety. By Catherine Norwood From ready-to-use safety management system templates to news about the latest safety gear, the new...
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2019-05-31

Deep dive to new ocean frontiers

Victoria’s new data-rich marine ecosystem maps and models have revealed important patterns in the dynamics of Southern Rock Lobster and Blacklip Abalone fisheries, which will improve management of these high-value species By Gio Braidotti What lies beneath . . . a composite image of...
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2018-06-01

A force for change

Work for the Dole participants in NSW learn new skills as they help rehabilitate local waterways By Andrew Cooke Ten years ago, Matt Hansen and Mick O’Neill set out to raise money to put native fingerlings into their local Central West NSW river system. The Dubbo pair’s initial efforts...
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2016-12-01

Take five: for the future

Reflecting on his 40 years in the Australian aquaculture sector, Pheroze Jungalwalla highlights the top five issues he believes need to be addressed to ensure continuing success Outgoing chair of the National Aquaculture Council, Pheroze Jungalwalla. By Catherine Norwood Australia is a...
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2015-03-01

Collective achievements through investment

Changes to legislation during the past year are making way for new challenges and opportunities for the FRDC and its stakeholders By Julie Haldane In 2013-14 the FRDC enjoyed continued support from the Australian Government and industry stakeholders across three diverse sectors – commercial,...
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2015-12-01

Eureka! Fisheries science features in national awards

Oysters and marine parasites from opposite sides of the country featured in awards recognising great science and great science communication By Catherine Norwood Marine and fisheries science featured in two categories in the nation’s leading awards for outstanding science and science...
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2015-09-01

Wine month revellers get a taste for oysters

Aussie Wine Month provided the opportunity for a range of local oysters to shine, showcasing distinct regional flavours Customers enjoying freshly shucked, unrinsed oysters. Photos: Wine Australia It is the first week of May and Australia Square in Sydney’s CBD is bustling with activity;...
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