FRDC has called for EOI addressing particular RD&E priorities; “Assessing the Risk of Pathogenic Vibrio spp in Tasmanian Oysters” was identified as a priority by the Tasmanian RAC. Foodborne vibrio infection has been associated with several pandemic outbreaks due to consumption of seafood, in...
The project proponents have developed an aquaculture physiology and behaviour research group and facilities. Capability developed includes a novel biologger for in-situ monitoring of some physiological and behavioural parameters in aquatic organisms. Knowledge is very sparse on the fundamental...
Research and development is underway within Australia and New Zealand to provide technology for use in rock lobster enhancement and aquaculture systems so they can be internationally competitive and can operate in harmony with the wild fisheries. The success of this research program, given the...
Clam aquaculture, the focus of this project, is an innovative concept in Australia although it is well developed overseas. World production of cultured Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarium) and hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) was 3.1 million tonnes in 2005. Australian wild catch of 2,135 tonnes...
At the Rural RDC Chairs meeting on 4 September 2007 unanimous support was given for National Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries .This project is supported by the Council of Rural RDC Chairs, CSIRO and the Australian, State and Territory Governments provided through the Primary...
The Department of Fisheries, Western Australia, implemented a developmental strategy for octopus in the late 1990s, issuing 6 exemption licenses to investigate the possibility of developing an octopus fishery. This was the culmination of a strategy begining with research conducted by Japanese...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
FRDC is creating an environment where fisheries data can be easily accessed, governed, stored, managed and secured for research and for industry benefit. Current FRDC activities include:
• Leading the fisheries sector with a digital-focused R&D Plan
• Investing in various agrifood and...