This application has been developed from ongoing discussions with industry and, in particular, the hatchery sector, and has been designed to target specific production challenges. Each project will either decrease hatchery operation costs, increase production reliability or increase the market for...
The annual growth in the demand for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in Australian markets continues to exceed 10%, despite the recent downturn in the Australian economy. Further, opportunities in export markets continue to emerge as very significant health issues have decimated production in...
The formal assessment program for Victoria’s southern rock lobster fishery commenced in 1993 (FRDC 92/104). Initial focus of the study was to establish long-term monitoring programs and to analyse existing historical commercial catch data. This study advanced the knowledge of the state of the...
Indigenous Australians continue to seek greater engagement in fisheries and fisheries management in order to meet their cultural and socio-economic needs. This includes greater access to commercial fisheries as well as legislative and policy evolution that recognises and supports the enjoyment of...
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Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)
Historically, the Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) stock was heavily fished by the commercial sector throughout its range until the mid-1980s. It became apparent that the stock was at such a low level that global management and conservation was required to facilitate the rebuilding of the stock. This...
SafeFish is an initiative that was developed by the South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI) with Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Council (ASCRC) funding. Since its inception in 2010, it has successfully enabled seafood industry sectors to respond in a coordinated and...