Sustainable quotas for the school shark fishery have been underpinned by a stock assessment model developed by members of SharkRAG. Targeted fishing of school shark has stopped, because the model showed that the stock was depleted to below 20% of pristine. This closure, together with alterations to...
A new initiative provides support from within local fishing communities to help fishers manage the psychological impacts of industry challenges.
A new national mental health program has been launched, designed specifically for the commercial fishing sector, with three local communities chosen to...
An innovative waste treatment technology is emerging that utilises black soldier fly (BSF) to rapidly consume agricultural wastes (50% reduction in 24hrs) converting it into high quality protein for livestock and aquaculture. BSF are non-biting, non-invasive, non-pest fly species that do not eat,...
A weekend retreat launches new connections for Victoria’s Taungurung people and traditional fishing practices
Elijah Cruse fishing at Snobs Creek Hatchery.
By Annabel Boyer
If you look at the sandstone walls that make up old parts of Sydney you can see the remains of ancient middens...
FRDC’s Extension Officer Network (EON) are the quiet achievers of fishing and aquaculture as they bridge the gap between FRDC’s research and real-world impact.
Amidst the expanse of FRDC’s investment in research and development (R&D), the focus is often on generating new knowledge,...