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DATE:
2021-11-10

Fisheries stock sustainability

There are now a number of 'seafood chooser' initiatives globally that seek to inform the consumer on sustainable seafood choices. They differ in a number of ways, with some being voluntary such as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), while others...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-038
DATE START/END: 5 JAN 2020 - 30 DEC 2021

Abalone diver observation collection, analysis and reporting system for improved management decision making

During the development of the Draft Victorian abalone Harvest Strategy, the importance of diver observations as a tertiary indicator was recognised. Industry agreed to take a lead role in the development of a diver survey using an electronic capture and reporting system. Through an in-depth...
ORGANISATION:
Abalone Council Victoria Inc (ACVI)
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DATE:
2022-02-08

Australia’s blue diamond

As the true value of estuaries and coastal wetlands is realised, Australia’s fishing sectors are in a prime position to benefit from the burgeoning blue carbon economy By Melody Horrill and Catherine Norwood European settlers once considered mangrove forests and salt marshes nothing...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-036
DATE START/END: 28 JUN 2007 - 30 JUN 2009

Defining regional connections in Southwestern Pacific broadbill swordfish

This project is primarily designed to address the FRDC identified challenge of sustainable management of fisheries, specifically providing the data to underpin the spatial management priority and increase the quality of stock assessments, addressing the recovery of overfished, or at least locally...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2007-048
DATE START/END: 30 AUG 2007 - 30 AUG 2009

Towards evaluating the socio-economic impacts of changes to Queensland’s inshore fishery management

Queensland’s inshore fishery is important to recreational, charter and commercial fishers and seafood consumers alike. The Inshore fishery is Queensland’s largest fishery in terms of number of participants and operators. Most recreational fishing in Queensland occurs in estuarine and coastal areas...
ORGANISATION:
James Cook University (JCU)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-034
DATE START/END: 31 AUG 2010 - 29 AUG 2013

Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram: Investigation of an emerging bacterial disease in wild Queensland gropers, marine fish and stingrays with production of diagnostic tools to reduce the spread of disease to other states of Australia

In 2008-2009, 46 wild Queensland (QLD) gropers, Epinephelus lanceolatus, a protected species under the Fisheries Regulation 2008, were found dead between Mackay and the Daintree River in north Queensland. Most deaths occurred in highly urbanised areas including Cairns and Port Douglas, with peak...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2008-031
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2008 - 29 JUN 2011

Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram: Investigation of Chlamydiales-like organisms in pearl oysters, Pinctada maxima

Department of Fisheries WA staff visualized Chlamydia-like organisms (CLO’s) in OOD-affected animals by electron microscopy, suggesting a link between the presence of these CLO’s and OOD-affected pearl oysters. Molecular research confirmed that two Chlamydia-like organisms were present in...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
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DATE:
2023-06-27

Connection to country comes first for Indigenous-led brands

Price premiums are one potential benefit of Indigenous brands, but new FRDC-funded research shows strengthening communities and creating employment are stronger drivers. By Catherine Norwood With the growing involvement of Indigenous fishers and their communities in...
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-016
DATE START/END: 19 OCT 2018 - 29 SEP 2019

Improving data on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander marine resource use to inform decision-making

Information on fishing participation by Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders forms a significant gap in the available knowledge required to manage marine resources and ecosystems at both regional and national levels. Until now, suitable approaches and communication pathways for...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
Environment
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