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2017-06-01

Indigenous fishing values

Going fishing provides many benefits to Indigenous communities, including strengthening the bonds of shared identity By Anne Crawford Indigenous peoples have fished the waters of Australia for millennia, yet little has been documented about the values and importance they ascribe to...
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In brief

Nominations open for industry awards Nominations for the National Seafood Industry Awards are now open, with the winners to be announced during a gala dinner as part of the national industry conference Seafood Directions in Sydney in September. Award categories include: Primary Producer;...
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The measure of success

Australia’s fisheries sector has improved its performance over the course of a decade, with a new analytical framework helping to target further gains Trawlers on Eden Harbour. By Catherine Norwood Sustainably making the most of Australia’s fisheries is the long-term aim of a new process...
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FISH Vol 25 2

You’re invited to join us to ‘Sea the Future’ at Seafood Directions 2017. The two-day conference showcases the best of the Australian seafood industry and opens the door to discussions, concepts and solutions for all levels of the supply chain. Seafood Directions 2017 will provide a platform to...
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2017-03-01

White spot disease update

The arrival in Australia of a highly contagious crustacean disease has prompted an emergency response to protect the prawn industry Until late 2016, Australia was one of two remaining prawn farming countries in the world that were free of white spot disease. However, on 22 November, 2016,...
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Urchin harvest spikes demand

Many Australians remain unfamiliar with sea urchin roe as an ingredient, but efforts to develop a quality product are paying dividends both economically and environmentally Diving for urchins has given Keith Browne a greater understanding of their impact on marine vegetation. Photo: John...
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Carp clean-up campaign on the cards

As the FRDC investigates whether or not it is feasible to release a carp-killing virus, one fisher contemplates a future without his nemesis Catch a Carp Day in the Mallee Photo: David Sickerdick By Tom Bicknell While the rivers of the Murray Darling Basin heave with carp fingerlings...
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A question of sourcing

Is there a case for Australian suppliers and processors to unite on seafood sourcing claims? By Catherine Norwood Responsible sourcing of seafood for restaurateurs and retailers is the focus of new efforts to raise consumer confidence in the integrity of Australia’s seafood...
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Plans to expand for stock status report

A new approach to reporting the status of Australian fish stocks improves transparency and provides public access to dynamic data on the status of stocks The SAFS reports are available online at a new website, www.fish.gov.au. The website provides species specific information. By Peter...
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Seafood escapes

Pairing professional fishing crews with leading Australian chefs has provided the formula for a special television series to showcase the hard work involved in bringing Australia’s diverse and high-quality seafood to consumers By Peter Hovart Andrew Ettingshausen (centre) and Josh...
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