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Fruits of the sea

Umi budo literally translates as ‘sea grapes’ and is known in Australian culinary circles as ‘green caviar’. Photo: Clive Keenan By Melissa Marino For an aquaculturalist, Clive Keenan has an unusual problem. Rather than ensuring his product is kept cold on its way to market, he has to...
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Gascoyne leads WA's sustainability gap analysis

By Rose Yeoman The map defining the four WA bioregions to be pre-assessed under MSC assessment guidelines. Photo: Marine Stewardship Council A pre-assessment for the first of Western Australia’s four fisheries bioregions has been completed, as the state begins the process of achieving...
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Flow-on effects

It is easy to see how changes in river flows affect trees and waterbirds, but researcher Alison King has taken on the greater challenge of identifying the effects of a river’s fish populations The Murray River at Barmah–Millewa Forest. Photo: Alison King By Catherine...
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FRDC expands its role

Maya Puglisi In the past six months the operating environment for the FRDC has changed significantly. Amendments to legislation have been proposed that would allow the FRDC to expand its role. At the same time Seafood Services Australia (SSA) has closed. The FRDC has already taken on the...
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A new take at Fish Face

By Catherine Norwood Chef Josh Niland with fresh John Dory – the cold room is beneath the tiny Fish Face restaurant and reached by taking the stairs down into the laneway. Photos: Michelle Mossop Sydney’s popular Fish Face restaurant has returned to its roots with Fish and Chips by Fish...
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Kingfish star is rising

A commitment to research has helped Clean Seas overcome developmental setbacks on the path improving Yellowtail Kingfish production Incubation tank at Clean Seas hatchery where eggs hatch into larvae and develop into fingerlings By Rose Yeoman A sleek torpedo-shaped finfish described as...
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National awards honour industry leaders

Professional excellence, innovation and a commitment to sustainable fisheries were among the attributes of those recognised with national industry awards By Clarisa Collis Australia’s seafood industry honoured its highest achievers at the 7th National Seafood Industry Awards, held in Port...
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Humble sardine gets a makeover

Careful preparation and a passion for the product have been crucial in the development of new markets for an old-fashioned favourite By Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre Researcher Janet Howieson has helped Tim Rowe of Cape Le Grande Australian Sardines develop new products that...
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Netting new leadership skills

By Rebecca Jennings Two weeks roughing it in the Kimberley was a world away from their roles in the fishing industry, but it laid the foundations for a journey Katherine Sarneckis and Kate Brooks will never forget. Both were FRDC-supported graduates of the most recent round of the Australian...
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The darker side of exotic ornamental fish

Millions of beautiful ornamental fish are imported each year and, despite strict quarantine measures, some might be also importing diseases that threaten domestic fish species and industries Imported Dwarf Gouramis have been identified as carrying disease despite appearing to be healthy...
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