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2020-07-01

Charting a course through uncertain waters

Over the past three months in particular, staff at the FRDC have been speaking with people from across fishing and aquaculture to see how they are faring. It is apparent that no two people have the same story – even those in the same fishery or business. However, perseverance and hope shine...
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2020-07-01

Time online to upskill

Online courses have been the go-to format for education and training around the world during COVID-19 restrictions. But they also provide valuable long-term opportunities for Australia’s seafood sector, as operators are often in far-flung corners of the country. By Catherine Norwood Safety...
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2020-07-01

COVID-19 impacts global seafood markets

Seafood is one of the world’s most traded commodities and Australia is a small cog in the huge wheel of international trade. However, it is clear that the impacts being felt across the globe have been similar to those facing our own seafood sector. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture...
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2020-07-01

Freezers stocked, then fresh sales surge

Fresh fish and seafood dominate the retail market in Australia, and data gathered during the COVID-19 restrictions show consumers paying more and buying a wider range of fresh product as they experiment with cooking at home. However, frozen markets have continued to see strong growth, primarily as a...
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2020-07-01

Community connections key to coping with crisis

Restrictions imposed to control COVID-19 might have spelled the end for some of Australia’s fledgling Indigenous fishing enterprises, but drawing on local support, and with a view to the long-term, many have been able to preserve their operations, skills base and fisheries through the crisis. By...
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2020-07-01

In brief

Queen’s Birthday Honours Former FRDC chair and long-time Queensland Senator Ron Boswell has received a Queen’s Birthday Honour, becoming an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the general division. The honour recognises the former senator’s distinguished service to the Parliament of...
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2020-07-01

Taking stock, moving forward

Classically, resilience is the ability to recover from a setback, although that may not necessarily be a return to the way things were. By Catherine Norwood For director of marine resources at the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) in Tasmania, Ian Dutton,...
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2020-07-01

FISH COVID19 Special Issue 2

FISH is the official newsletter of the Fisheries Research & Development Corporation. It is published quarterly in March, June, September and December. The hard copy version is distributed widely throughout the industry via direct mail. To obtain a hard copy of "FISH", please fill in your details...
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2020-05-15

Sharing the challenges of uncertain times

As with so many other group activities, the FRDC’s National Seafood Industry Leadership Program (NSILP) is on hold for 2020, but that is not the end of the story for this year’s nominated participants and program alumni. By Catherine Norwood Jill Briggs is the managing director...
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2020-05-15

Management moves to help commercial fishers

While decision-making is in a state of flux as the impacts of coronavirus-related restrictions become apparent, here is a guide to management actions for commercial fishing that have already been taken in Australia’s fisheries jurisdictions. This summary has been collated by members of the...
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