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2021-03-01

Taking sustainable seafood – and its story – to the people

The story of Andrew and Renae Tobin’s romance is a tale that involves science, seafood, sustainability … and a semi-trailer By Barbara Adam Renae and Andrew Tobin prioritise fresh local fish, such as wild-caught Baramundi from the Green Team. Photo: Phill Copp A muddy...
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COVID-19 report finds mixed impacts

A report commissioned by the FRDC has found there is no single seafood industry COVID-19 story, but a range of experiences from positive to catastrophic and everything in between By Annabel Boyer caption caption Photo: credit In 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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International training targets aquatic animal health skills

From surgery on fish to biosecurity plans, aquaculture is expanding, and there is increasing demand for the skills of aquatic animal health experts By Melissa Marino Veterinarian Tara Needham travelled to the US to learn new skills in aquatic animal health treatment and management. Meeting...
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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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Support in the workplace

The FRDC has actively promoted workplace wellbeing to support staff through a difficult year By Ilaria Catizone Photo:123rf A year like no other, 2020 was scarred by bushfires, a global pandemic and an economic crisis, resulting in disruption, uncertainty and loss that has...
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Genetics reveals secrets of oyster diversity

Molecular analysis is proving vital in revealing the diversity of Queensland’s native oysters as the development of a new aquaculture initiative accelerates By Catherine Norwood Carmel McDougall surveyed oyster reefs along the Queensland coast to establish the diversity of species native...
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Rod and reel challenge to capture boutique market

Southern Bluefin Tuna is a premium fish, and it is backed by a good news story of species recovery, but bringing the best of the catch to market requires a concerted effort to meet highly focused quality requirements By Catherine Norwood The weather and the water are wild off the...
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Study puts a value on Victoria’s seafood sector

Research into the contribution of Victorian fisheries to the state’s economy and community wellbeing highlights opportunities for stronger supply chains and community links By Nicole Baxter Key findings During 2016-17, the Victorian seafood industry: injected $323 million into...
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States align to raise Snapper from the depths

Bringing communities together in the care and management of Snapper stocks could prove the key to the future of the species By Brad Collis Snapper. Photo: Al McGlashan Collective stewardship of the iconic Snapper (Chrysophrys auratus) among sectors has emerged as the...
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Device trials underway to keep sharks from the catch

A range of shark deterrent devices using acoustic, electronic and electromagnetic technologies is being put to the test in Western Australia’s shark hotspots By Catherine Norwood Researcher Peter Coulson with the shark deterrent devices being tested in Western Australia, from left, Ocean...
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