Traditional fishing in the Torres Strait has, and continues to be, an important part of the livelihoods of Torres Strait Islander communities, providing nutrition and other social, cultural, and spiritual benefits. Recreational fishing (non-commercial fishing by non-Torres Strait Islanders) also has...
Research in Queensland is focused on maximising the commercial and ecological health of one of northern Australia’s iconic species, the Giant Mud Crab.
By Brad Collis
Giant Mud Crabs (Scylla serrata) are biologically very complex, says Dr Julie Robins, who leads research into...
This opportunity has been developed for APFA members in response to the identified leadership skills gap at the middle management and supervisory level. The intent of the pilot program is to further develop the skills and networks of the staff at these levels and by doing so, have a positive impact...
Sustainable growth in aquaculture across Australia’s north could help local industry meet increasing global demand for high-quality protein
There is scope to expand northern Australia’s farmed prawn industry – which embodies world best practice environmentally while producing record yields –...
Yellowtail Kingfish, Seriola lalandi is a relatively new species that has been cultured in South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales, with over 90% production from Clean Seas Tuna (CST, Arno Bay, SA). The current production of Yellowtail Kingfish in South Australia was approximately...
The Western Rocklobster Council Inc. (WRLC) is the industry research, development and extension (RD&E) body for the Western Rocklobster fishing sector. It is charged by its members to consolidate and coordinate WRLC RD&E planning and funding so that overall RD&E outcomes are delivered in an...
Established in 2011, Oysters Australia (OA) is the oyster industry’s national peak body. Guided by a Board of Directors, a Strategic Plan and an R&D Committee, the company’s role is to conduct activities on behalf of the industry, and to identify and direct research & development needs to support...
Amoebic gill disease (AGD), caused by the pathogenic free living protozoan Neoparamoeba perurans, is the most significant health issue currently affecting the production of Tasmanian Atlantic salmon Salmo salar. As such, the Tasmanian Salmon Growers Association (TSGA) has identified AGD research as...