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2021-06-01

Seafood awards a sustainability barometer

Annual awards that recognise efforts to develop and promote sustainability are proving a successful point of engagement in the seafood value chain By Brad Collis The fifth annual Australian Sustainable Seafood Awards, announced on 8 March, reveal the extent to which the Australian sector...
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Seaweed research on a rising tide of optimism

Research to optimise propagation and growth of the red seaweed Asparagopsis gathers pace, throwing up exciting new opportunities and challenges By Catherine Norwood At Port Victoria on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula, sunshine, crystal clear water and calm conditions greet the partners of a...
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Narungga aspirations to bring benefits home

An agreement formalises the inclusion of traditional knowledge into the management of South Australia’s fisheries and the cultural fishing practices Words and Photo Catherine Norwood The combination of a new Traditional Fishing Agreement – the first in the country – and emerging aquaculture...
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Guide to better marketing for the seafood sector

A new guide has been created to help players in the seafood sector adopt cost-effective strategies to tell their stories and to evaluate the effectiveness of their storytelling strategies By Barbara Adam A handbook has been developed to help Australian seafood producers harness the power...
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Casting an eye to the future of recreational fishing

A joint approach with recreational fishing stakeholders is expected to drive the future of the FRDC’s research investment in the sector By Annabel Boyer The face of recreational fishing in Australia is changing. Not only is there greater professionalisation in the sector, but recreational...
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Traceability, illegal fishing and the challenge of regulation

National labelling policies have the potential to level the playing field for fisheries that do the right thing By Bianca Nogrady Sustainability is built into the regulations that underpin Australia’s fisheries management, much like food safety is built into preparation and processing of food...
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Fish science ‘incubator’ celebrates 50 years

The Australian Society for Fish Biology turns 50 this year, with a legacy of hard science and supportive networking that has underpinned the careers of many researchers and progressed the sustainability of Australia’s fisheries By Melissa Marino If ever there was a talent incubator for...
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World Fisheries Congress on track for September

A hybrid event will allow people to gather in person in Adelaide, and online from around the world, to share the latest research driving a sustainable future for our fisheries By Catherine Norwood After a year of disruption resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the eighth World Fisheries...
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Science briefs

Trans-Tasman dolphin collaboration While consumers look out for the Dolphin Safe mark on seafood purchases, a major research stocktake of Australian–New Zealand waters gives new guidelines to marine managers. An extensive genomic study of almost 500 Common Dolphins...
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