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DATE:
2023-08-10

Bringing science to the people

Over 100 eager locals visited FRDC, IMAS, and CSIRO at the Waterfront Pavilion in Hobart to speak to the scientists undertaking research in Storm Bay. By Dempsey Ward Tasmanians of all ages and backgrounds made their way to Hobart's Waterfront Pavilion to learn more about the...
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DATE:
2023-06-27

Stakeholder engagement with the FRDC Board of Directors

By Dempsey Ward Earlier this month FRDC directors and supporting staff travelled to Hobart to engage with stakeholders and undertake the June FRDC Board meeting. While in Tasmania, the group visited representatives of the fishing and aquaculture sectors. First stop was the Huon...
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PUBLISHED:
2016-06-01

Festivals celebrate seafood

Seafood festivals provide an opportunity to connect with the community and help the seafood sector tell its story, from the source to the final dishes served Chef Kira De Spain from Olé Paella preparing the restaurant’s signature dish – paella – at the Fremantle Seafood Festival in late...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2006-057
DATE START/END: 30 MAY 2006 - 30 JUN 2008

Development of a national environmental management and accreditation system for business/public recreational fishing competitions

Recreational fishing competitions are high profile events which are very important to the recreational fishing industry nationwide. However in recent years they have come under increasing scrutiny by the government, environmental groups and the community. Much of this attention focuses on their...
ORGANISATION:
Recfish Australia
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-301
DATE START/END: 27 MAY 2010 - 30 NOV 2010

Sponsorship for 2010 Australian Society for Fish Biology Conference and Symposium

While there is a lot of general talk on climate change, this symposium aims to present some credible science and predictions that can be used as a synopsis of the likely impacts on fish and fisheries. Unlike previous years where the ASFB conference and workshop have been held as separate events,...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Society For Fish Biology Inc
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-006
DATE START/END: 1 FEB 2024 - 30 OCT 2025

Assess the future needs of Australia's aquatic animal disease diagnostic system

This application has been developed in response to the FRDC Call ‘Assess the future needs of Australia’s aquatic animal disease diagnostic system’. This call closely aligns with AQUAPLAN 2022-2027 (Objective 4 – Activity 1), which is Australia’s strategic plan for Aquatic Animal Health, and the...
ORGANISATION:
University of Sydney (USYD)
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-051
DATE START/END: 31 MAR 2024 - 30 MAY 2027

Ecologically sustainable aquaculture growth through Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) – Incorporating IMTA nutrient modelling into regulatory frameworks.

Overview In Australia, aquaculture is the fastest growing primary industry to meet the ever-increasing global seafood demand. Growth is occurring through expansion of current sectors, value added products, and new and multispecies culture. Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) provides for...
ORGANISATION:
Flinders University
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PUBLISHED:
2017-09-01

Kingfish research gathers momentum

Clean Seas Yellowtail Kingfish operations in Port Lincoln. Photo: FRDC From feed to disease, researchers around the country are joining forces with industry partners to enhance aquaculture By Catherine Norwood Yellowtail Kingfish aquaculture sites (from left): Geraldton, Port Lincoln and...
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PUBLISHED:
2016-09-01

Quality a global passport

As FRDC’s manager of market trade and communications, Peter Horvat travelled to Belgium for the Global Seafood Expo this year. On the way, he found himself tracing the steps of Australia’s Yellowtail Kingfish on a similar route to international destinations. It was a chance to discover first-hand...
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PUBLISHED:
2013-03-01

Genetic technology in the management of wild fisheries

A new FRDC report examines the role that current and developing genetic technologies can play in addressing some of the key issues involved in the exploitation of wild fisheries Scientists at the TRACE Wildlife Forensics laboratory use genetic testing to determine the origin of seafood for the...
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