From failed angler to leading shark conservation scientist, Colin Simpfendorfer has come a long way from childhood days playing in rock pools By Ilaria Catizone As a nine-year-old, Colin Simpfendorfer announced he was going to become a marine biologist. Originally from rural South...

The world’s first seafood sensory language will help chefs, retailers, wholesalers and consumers alike appreciate the regional nuances of seafood species By Katie Belmon Photo: Randy Lacombe Can a mussel have buttery notes? How about an oyster with a hint of asparagus? University of...

A review of the FRDC’s FISH has revealed strong support for the magazine and also ways to improve the information it delivers to fishers By Peter Horvat Figure 1 Satisfaction with FISH magazine (2012). Figure 2 What would you like to see included in FISH magazine? Figure 3 How readers would...

A new FRDC report examines the role that current and developing genetic technologies can play in addressing some of the key issues involved in the exploitation of wild fisheries Scientists at the TRACE Wildlife Forensics laboratory use genetic testing to determine the origin of seafood for the...

Whether you’re a fisher or a foodie, there is finally a single source for scientifically grounded information on the health of Australia’s key seafood species Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator Joe Ludwig offically launched the new Status of key Australian fish stocks...