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2016-03-01

Purpose-built centre for large salmon research

Industry involvement drives ready-to-use research for Atlantic Salmon aquaculture Taroona, Tasmania Photo: UTAS By Mary Brewer The preparations are almost over and research is officially about to begin at the new $6.5 million Experimental Aquaculture Facility (EAF) at Taroona in...
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PUBLISHED:
2015-06-01

Tropical sanctuary for elusive riverine species

Researchers have braved the dangers of remote northern locations – and fish with sharp teeth – to learn more about the health of Australia’s rare sawfish and river shark populations By Briena Barrett, Communications coordinator, NERP Northern Australia Hub Australia’s tropical rivers,...
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2016-06-01

Listening to the fish song

A better understanding of why some fish species ‘vocalise’ allows passive acoustic monitoring to aid management strategies By Bianca Nogrady We think of the underwater world as a largely silent one, where vast tracts of still blue are only occasionally punctuated by the bass glissando of...
Industry
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PUBLISHED:
2013-03-01

Fish stocks reports signal start of new era

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...
Industry
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2012-036
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2012 - 29 JUN 2013

Revitalising estuaries and wetlands for carbon sequestration, biodiversity, fisheries and the community

Many of Australia's estuaries and wetlands have lost their ecological function and productivity to the detriment of carbon sequestration, biodiversity, water quality and fisheries productivity. Biodiversity Fund resources of $200K have been secured for one year - 2012-2013. These Biodiversity Funds...
ORGANISATION:
Colin Creighton
People
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-034
DATE START/END: 31 AUG 2010 - 29 AUG 2013

Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram: Investigation of an emerging bacterial disease in wild Queensland gropers, marine fish and stingrays with production of diagnostic tools to reduce the spread of disease to other states of Australia

In 2008-2009, 46 wild Queensland (QLD) gropers, Epinephelus lanceolatus, a protected species under the Fisheries Regulation 2008, were found dead between Mackay and the Daintree River in north Queensland. Most deaths occurred in highly urbanised areas including Cairns and Port Douglas, with peak...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
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