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2021-09-14

Gone Fishing Day promotes mental health

The sixth annual Gone Fishing Day in October promotes the benefits of time spent in nature, with a boost to mental health By Barbara Adam On Sunday 10 October, the official date for Gone Fishing Day this year, aged care worker Leeanne Sherwell will be at her family’s “secret spot” off...
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Joint action to tackle safety

New strategies, underpinned by research, show how shared approaches can improve safety in the seafood sector By Catherine Norwood What will it take to improve safety in the seafood sector? For John Harrison, who leads a national safety initiative for the sector, it comes down to...
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A snapshot of the global seafood sector

Download an enlarged view of this infographic More information Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, www.fao.org Status of Australian Fish Stocks Reports, www.fish.gov.au Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and...
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Under-catching makes economic sense

A demand analysis has identified the influences of farmed and imported seafood on Australia’s wildcatch pricing and fishers’ harvest strategies By Gio Braidotti The fact that commercial fishers are not catching as many fish as regulated limits allow has perplexed...
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Close-kin mark-recapture making its mark

An idea lying dormant for years re-emerged at the right time, helping to rebuild global stocks of Southern Bluefin Tuna and revolutionising fisheries stock assessments Words Bianca Nogrady Mark Bravington was attending a meeting at the International Whaling Commission in...
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Celebrating the story of Indigenous fishing on a world stage

The recognition of Indigenous fishing in Australia’s history is growing, helping to bridge cultural divides and integrating more diverse perspectives into the sector’s future Words Anne Crawford This month, Matt Osborne will address the World Fisheries Congress to tell the story of...
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For all the fish in the sea

As Australia prepares to host the World Fisheries Congress 2021 in September, eminent marine ecologist Keith Sainsbury reflects on key developments within fisheries management since Australia hosted the second world congress 25 years ago Words Chris Clark, Illustration Sonia...
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Bringing international science to fisheries stakeholders

As stakeholders affected by new fisheries science and management decisions, fishers and aquaculture operators will be important participants in discussions generated at the World Fisheries Congress 2021 By Catherine Norwood The World Fisheries Congress 2021 is billed as the...
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What seafood brings to the table

New nutritional information on popular seafood species will help fishers market their catch and help consumers understand the benefits of their seafood selections as part of a healthy diet By Catherine Norwood The bank of detailed nutritional information about Australia’s many...
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Science briefs

Engineering tides to restore coastal wetlands University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers have designed and built a system that mimics tides to help restore vital coastal wetlands, enhancing their ability to sequester carbon and support wildlife, including birds and fish. Over...
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