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2020-07-01

In brief

Queen’s Birthday Honours Former FRDC chair and long-time Queensland Senator Ron Boswell has received a Queen’s Birthday Honour, becoming an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the general division. The honour recognises the former senator’s distinguished service to the Parliament of...
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2018-03-01

A guide to seafood value-adding technologies

Ingredients used to create a high-value retail product from recovered fish protein that would normally be discarded as waste. Photo: Andrew Molyneux Ingredients to create high-value retail products from recovered fish protein (from left of photo) Spices, seasoning and...
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2017-12-01

Celebration of excellence

The seafood industry’s “night of nights” celebrates outstanding performers showing the way for future success Members of the award-winning Bass Strait Direct team. The team from Austral Fisheries (left to right): David Carter, Dylan Skinns, Camay Young, Sam Greaves, Jodie Blacker, Shin Tanabe,...
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2016-09-01

Community stake in skate survival

New information about the Maugean Skate’s life and habits has prompted changes to the management of Macquarie Harbour to protect this endangered species By Annabel Boyer Researcher Justin Bell examines a female Maugean Skate by using a portable ultrasound to assess the size of the eggs and...
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2016-03-01

Positive outlook

With five years of funding secured and expanded capabilities, the FRDC’s 2014–15 Annual Report points to changes ahead Illustration: Sunshine Connelly The FRDC’s 2014-15 Annual Report highlights a challenging and productive year for the organisation, including extensive stakeholder...
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2014-03-01

Achievements and challenges 2012–13

The FRDC’s annual report highlights progress in several industry areas while identifying challenges for the future Overall, Australia’s fishing and aquaculture industry continues to demonstrate a high level of performance, stewardship and focus on best practice. Despite this, the community...
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2018-11-02

Our fisheries in 2050

Models are providing researchers with predictive capability into the effect of climate change on Australia’s fisheries with implications for fisheries management Illustration: Sonia Kretschmar By Bianca Nogrady The fishing industry is no stranger to seasonality. Fish migrate,...
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