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PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-210
DATE START/END: 16 JUN 2004 - 30 JUN 2008

Aquafin CRC - Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Subprogram: use of immunomodulation to improve fish performance in Australian temperate water finfish aquaculture

Project background Finfish aquaculture has been a major success of primary industry in Australia in recent years. Driving this success has been the Atlantic salmon and Southern bluefin tuna (SBT) industries in Tasmania and South Australia respectively. Whilst finfish aquaculture is relatively young...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2022-010
DATE START/END: 31 MAY 2022 - 31 MAR 2026

Assessment of the interactive effects of climate change, floods and discard stress on the commercially important Mud Crab (Scylla serrata) and Blue Swimmer Crab (Portunus armatus) - postgraduate

Economically important aquatic stocks inhabiting estuarine environments are commonly exposed to extreme environmental variability driven by the effects of short- (i.e. weeks) to medium-term (i.e. months) climatic events such as floods and droughts. In conjunction with long-term warming trends that...
ORGANISATION:
Southern Cross University (SCU) National Marine Science Centre
Environment
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2016-03-01

FRDC takes on a new design

A new office and new industry services are part of the FRDC’s changes designed to deliver on national priorities for the seafood sector By Ilaria Catizone Twenty-five years after it began, 2016 brings a substantial change and evolution in the way the FRDC operates. The changes to the FRDC...
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2017-06-01

The measure of success

Australia’s fisheries sector has improved its performance over the course of a decade, with a new analytical framework helping to target further gains Trawlers on Eden Harbour. By Catherine Norwood Sustainably making the most of Australia’s fisheries is the long-term aim of a new process...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-203
DATE START/END: 17 JUL 2014 - 30 JUN 2016

SESSF Monitoring and Assessment – Strategic Review

The SESSF was established in 2003 by the amalgamation of the South East Trawl, Great Australian Bight Trawl, Southern Shark Non-Trawl and South East non-trawl fisheries. The SESSF is a major supplier of fresh fish to the south-eastern states of Australia and has the highest gross value of...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)
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2015-06-01

Giant potential for prawn farming

Australia’s relatively small profile in global aquaculture production could be overhauled with one giant leap forward for the prawn industry By Gio Braidotti Global seafood demand is on a dramatic growth trajectory and it is creating unprecedented opportunities for aquaculture,...
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2022-03-04

Changing perceptions drive fish welfare practices

Changing community perceptions has prompted a review of aquatic animal welfare laws across Australia; the aquaculture and fishing sectors are confident their practices will measure up By Catherine Norwood Animal welfare is an issue of rising importance to Australia’s fishing and aquaculture...
Industry
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2013-03-01

Reviews assess policy strengths and gaps

A review of fisheries management policies has identified opportunities for improvement to maximise the benefits and sustainability of our marine resources Photo: iStockphoto.com By Catherine Norwood While Australia’s Commonwealth fisheries management policies are widely regarded as...
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