The untapped potential of marine plants is being investigated by a growing number of researchers around the world – and, among them, the winner of a national award By Michelle Daw T he compounds that help seaweed defend itself against viruses, fungi and bacteria could hold the key to a...

The development of the first carbon footprint of Australia’s seafood industry could give our product a competitive edge when it comes to consumer preferences for low-emission proteins By Annabel Boyer Rob Bell Photo: Blueshift Consulting A recent FRDC-funded study has...

World-first research to transfer immunity against a deadly abalone virus through the generations is underway By Melissa Marino A balone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) is a killer and an ongoing threat to wild abalone (Haliotidae) populations. In 2005, it infected two of Australia’s abalone farms,...

Author Bob Kearney shares some critical perspectives about the future of fishing along with spectacular stories of past adventures By Professor Colin Buxton Few people with even a passing interest in fishing would doubt that fishing was better in days gone by. Like the old surfing...

Building on evidence-based stock assessments and fisheries regulations, behavioural science and social marketing are providing new strategies to help fishers rebuild and maintain stocks of Australia’s favourite fish species By Catherine Norwood Fishers are being urged to help rebuild...