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PUBLISHED:
2015-12-01

In brief

Fisheries and aquaculture-focused Nuffield scholars Three fisheries and aquaculture-related Nuffield Scholarships were announced at Nuffield Australia’s annual conference in September, with two scholarships sponsored by the FRDC and one by Woolworths. The scholarships allow those...
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PUBLISHED:
2015-06-01

Fish breathe easy en route

By transforming plastic bags and polystyrene into continuously oxygenated bulk-transport containers Australian engineering is revolutionising the transport of live fish By Louis White Transporting live fish across Australia and the world has never been an easy task, but Australian innovation...
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2015-06-01

Giant potential for prawn farming

Australia’s relatively small profile in global aquaculture production could be overhauled with one giant leap forward for the prawn industry By Gio Braidotti Global seafood demand is on a dramatic growth trajectory and it is creating unprecedented opportunities for aquaculture,...
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PUBLISHED:
2015-03-01

New plan, new approach

Extensive consultation with stakeholders has helped to clarify the long-term aspirations of Australia’s fisheries sectors and identify challenges to be overcome By Josh Fielding Ensuring the product of Australian fisheries and aquaculture is sustainable, and is seen to be sustainable, will be...
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2015-03-01

Algal toxins have little impact on abalone

Joining the debate on new international seafood safety standards has allowed Australia and New Zealand to argue for an approach that reflects the actual risk to consumers Marine biotoxins in Australia and New Zealand have very little impact on abalone. Photo:123RF.com By Catherine...
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2015-01-01

Collaboration to streamline fisheries management

The first meeting of fisheries-sector government ministers in more than a decade could prove the beginning of an era of cooperative fisheries management Ministers and senior officials meet in Melbourne. Photo: Eamon Gallagher The benefits of greater collaboration in managing all...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-147
DATE START/END: 13 JUN 2017 - 14 DEC 2017

Development of sector-specific biosecurity plan templates and guidance documents for the Australian farmed barramundi industry

In 2014, the aquatic animal industries and Commonwealth and state and territory governments endorsed Australia’s third national strategic plan for aquatic animal health – AQUAPLAN 2014-2019. AQUAPLAN outlines priorities for enhancing Australia’s management of aquatic animal health. Priorities and...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Barramundi Farmers Association (ABFA)
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-210
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2016 - 29 JUN 2019

Sturgeon aquaculture in Australia: feasibility study

Australian aquaculture needs to grow to improve production, provide seafood in response to growing demand and provide development and employment in regional areas. One way to expend Australian aquaculture is to diversify the industry to include more species. The Australian Government Department of...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-005
DATE START/END: 23 JAN 2020 - 19 NOV 2020

Risk analysis to identify and minimise biosecurity risks arising from recycling bivalve mollusc shell waste during shellfish reef restoration projects in Australia

The FRDC has shown recent interest in disposal and/or utilisation of seafood waste generated by seafood producers, processors and retailers. This information will be used to help define how the seafood industry can reduce waste management costs, increase profitability and further enhance...
ORGANISATION:
DigsFish Services Pty Ltd
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-039
DATE START/END: 19 APR 2024 - 22 JUN 2028

Assessing the effectiveness of LEDs, T90 cod-end/grid trawl systems and net modifications for reducing bycatch and improving efficiency and selectivity of catches in South Australian prawn fisheries

International and domestic environmental laws now formally recognise the need to manage fisheries according to principles of ecologically sustainable development (ESD) (Fletcher et al. 2002). As a part of ESD, and to address growing market and community expectations, fisheries are required to...
ORGANISATION:
Flinders University
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