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BIOLOGY: Sea sponges may help identify gut bacteria Sea sponge Photo: Shutterstock Sea sponges are believed to have existed for about 750 million years, making them the world’s longest-existing animal. But of more recent interest to researchers is the fact that as much as 60 per...
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Survey sets northern benchmarks

There is a heightened awareness of biosecurity issues in the aquaculture sector, but more information about relevant diseases and reporting channels could accelerate responses to potential threats By Catherine Norwood A survey of aquaculture and community stakeholders in northern Australia...
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Scat DNA reveals what a bird eats

A research project has used genetic analysis techniques to investigate the diet of Australia’s shy albatross populations, potentially helping fishers to prevent interactions with this at-risk species Story Annabel Boyer Rachael Alderman retrieving a satellite tracker from an...
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Future at your fingertips

With the fisheries sector poised between paper and digital reporting systems, now is the time to create a national, industry-driven digital data system, says Nuffield Scholar Tom Robinson Story and photos Melissa Marino South Australian Pipi fisher and Nuffield Scholar Tom...
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Aquaculture focus for science stars

Aquaculture is proving to be a fertile space for young researchers looking to have a tangible impact in a range of areas By Gio Braidotti and Catherine Norwood Australian Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud, 2019 fisheries award winner Elliot Scanes and...
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Connecting health professionals with sustainable seafood

Combined information on the health benefits and sustainability of Australian fish stocks will help health professionals confidently recommend that clients eat more Australian seafood By Catherine Norwood Photo: Shutterstock Want to protect your brain, heart, eyesight and...
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Pitching in for a better seafood future

The Fish 2.0 Regional Innovators Forum in Brisbane has set the scene for Australian seafood innovators to take their products and ideas to the world By Annabel Boyer Coordinating Fish 2.0 in Australia, from left, Peter Horvat (FRDC), Monica Jain (Fish 2.0), Jenny Morrell (US...
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Largest foreign seafood market in trade talks

Negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union are underway, with important implications for the Australian seafood industry By Gio Braidotti High tariffs and the costs associated with accessing markets are the key issues raised by the seafood industry as Australia...
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Fisher conversation helps shape industry pledge

Many community and industry values align, but further action is needed to help secure the social licence of the Australian seafood sector By Jessica McInerney, SIA Port Lincoln fishing industry representatives (L-R) Ross Hay, Ashley Lukin, Simon Clark, Chay Haldane, Seafood Industry...
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Spotlight on Australian Salmon

Can collaboration between fishers and the seafood supply chain help the underrated wild-caught Australian Salmon find a place in a consumer market dominated by a red-fleshed import? Story and photos Catherine Norwood Purse seined Australian Salmon from Lakes Entrance, Victoria, iced at the...
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