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PUBLISHED:
2018-03-01

Fish biology and freshwater science join forces

Improved science and greater collaboration in research and management can emerge from opportunities for scientists and managers from different fields to share their work By Catherine Norwood The Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB) will hold its 40th annual conference this year at the...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-047
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2016 - 29 JUN 2019

Addressing knowledge gaps for studies of the effect of water resource development on the future of the Northern Prawn Fishery

The estuaries of Australia’s tropical rivers support commercial fisheries for finfish, crustaceans and shellfish valued at approximately $220 million per annum, with the Northern Prawn Fishery valued at $115 million (2013-14) (Savage and Hobsbawn 2015). FRDC 2007/003, (PIs: Burford, Kenyon),...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
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2013-09-01

National model guides harvest strategies

Fishers and managers can make use of new national guidelines to set a clear direction and consistent approach in the development of new harvest strategies By Ilaria Catizone Figure 1 A schematic representation of how a harvest strategy fits within the overall fishery management...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-140
DATE START/END: 30 NOV 2017 - 30 OCT 2021

Digitising the Western Rock Lobster Industry

The Western Rock Lobster (WRL) Council's 2018-2021 Strategic Plan contains the following Objectives: 1. The WRL industry is professionally managed to achieve an economic contribution of $1billion GVP to the WA economy by 2028. 2. The WRL harvest strategy ensures long-term access to the sustainable...
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-009
DATE START/END: 20 JUL 2023 - 11 DEC 2025

Reducing impacts on threatened, endangered, and protected species in the Queensland East Coast Otter Trawl Fishery

Background Approximately 55% of the catch from penaeid-trawl fisheries is discarded (Gilman et al., 2020; Perez Roda et al., 2019). This is due to the small mesh size used in the construction of penaeid-trawl nets, combined with the susceptibility to capture of the species with which penaeids...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
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PUBLISHED:
2018-11-02

Hands-on habitat

A project empowering recreational fishers to restore habitat is having a tangible impact on both inland and coastal environments Harry Davey is leading restoration projects to improve habitat for local fish such as this Golden Perch caught in Tenterfield, NSW. Photo: Simon Fitzpatrick, Northern...
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2019-09-01

Focused on fish for the future

As a leading fisheries ‘knowledge broker’ and scientist, Ian Knuckey says the active involvement of fishers from all sectors is essential to improve resource management and ensure a sustainable future for fisheries By Elisabeth Howie Ian Knuckey Photo: Craig Watson What does...
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2021-03-01

Science briefs

Seagrasses help fight plastic Polyamide filaments trapped by seagrass balls known as aegagropilae.Photo: Scientific Reports Spanish researchers have found that seagrass beds may have a role to play in helping to remove plastics from inshore marine environments. The grasses...
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