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2022-10-18

Nuffield Scholar aims for sustainable aquaculture growth

Aquaculture has enormous potential to feed the world’s growing population and 2023 FRDC Nuffield scholar Joana Ferreira Mendes aims to help the sector do that sustainably and with the support of the community. 2023 FRDC Nuffield Scholar Joana Ferreira Mendes, with Nuffield...
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2021-09-14

What seafood brings to the table

New nutritional information on popular seafood species will help fishers market their catch and help consumers understand the benefits of their seafood selections as part of a healthy diet By Catherine Norwood The bank of detailed nutritional information about Australia’s many...
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2020-05-15

Keeping seafood supplies flowing

Amid the turmoil the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to markets, businesses and people’s everyday lives, the importance of the seafood sector provides some level of comfort to those working within it. By Ilaria Catizone Amid the turmoil the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to markets, businesses...
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2020-03-01

Social media helps sell the fish, and the story

One of Western Australia’s newest fishmongers is using new approaches to make an impact with some of the state’s lesser-known species By Bianca Nogrady The Fins Seafood team, from left, Phillip Clark, Lachlan Boyd, John Cordin and Asher Flynn. Photo: Fins Seafood Western...
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2019-05-31

Aquaculture focus for science stars

Aquaculture is proving to be a fertile space for young researchers looking to have a tangible impact in a range of areas By Gio Braidotti and Catherine Norwood Australian Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud, 2019 fisheries award winner Elliot Scanes and...
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2019-03-01

A home-grown seafood future

Working at the forefront of an emerging sector has provided Ian Lyall with plenty of challenges and a passion for aquaculture By Catherine Norwood Ian Lyall says NSW is steering a steady course towards a sustainable aquaculture sector. Photo: Catherine Norwood Ian Lyall admits he has...
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2015-09-01

A decade of excellence in culinary connections

There is nothing like seeing fish caught firsthand to understand the effort that goes into producing the best-quality product with the lowest impact For consumers and chefs, connecting with primary producers is a growing trend, powered by media and TV shows such as MasterChef. But the FRDC has...
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2015-09-01

Nostalgia underpins restocking efforts

A new wave of support for recreational fishing, combined with technological advances, is allowing more native species to be cultured as part of stock-enhancement initiatives A family prawning on the Swan River, Western Australia. Photo: Stewart Allen By Natasha Prokop The Western...
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2015-06-01

World lead on prawn feed

Australian innovation is producing world-leading advances in the sustainability of prawn aquaculture Australian development of a new bioactive feed supplement will allow wild-caught fishmeal and fish oil to be removed from the diets of farmed prawns without compromising animal growth. By...
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-114
DATE START/END: 30 APR 2018 - 2 DEC 2022

Insect protein for aquaculture feed

Commercial in confidence. To know more about this project please contact FRDC.
ORGANISATION:
University of Western Australia (UWA)
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