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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-063
DATE START/END: 14 APR 2005 - 30 NOV 2008

Determining ecological effects of longline fishing in the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery

The Fisheries and EPBC Acts now require that fisheries are managed sustainably, not only for target species but for the ecosystem in which the fisheries operate. The ET&BF impacts pelagic ecosystems by taking a range of apex predators including tunas, billfishes and sharks, along with other minor...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-051
DATE START/END: 31 DEC 2019 - 29 NOV 2021

Examining the potential impacts of seismic surveys on Octopus and larval stages of Southern Rock Lobster

3D Marine seismic surveys (MSS) are typically used by the petroleum industry to locate potential oil and gas deposits. In Australia, the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) requires an Environmental Plan (EP) be developed to demonstrate that the MSS...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-012
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2009 - 29 JUN 2011

Population biology of albacore tuna in the Australian region

The catch of albacore in the ETBF increased from ~500 tonnes per year in the late-1990s and early-2000s, to 2,591 tonnes in 2006 as a number of domestic longliners switched from targeting broadbill swordfish (shallow setting) to albacore tuna (deep setting). In 2007, this higher catch was maintained...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
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2015-03-01

Algal toxins have little impact on abalone

Joining the debate on new international seafood safety standards has allowed Australia and New Zealand to argue for an approach that reflects the actual risk to consumers Marine biotoxins in Australia and New Zealand have very little impact on abalone. Photo:123RF.com By Catherine...
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DATE:
2023-04-28

Seafood builds physical and cultural health of Indigenous communities

For the Northern Territory’s Aboriginal coastal communities, seafood connection to community is much more important than just the meals it provides and the jobs it supports, finds new FRDC-supported research. By Catherine Norwood In the coastal community of Maningrida, 500...
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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-218
DATE START/END: 29 JUN 2004 - 31 AUG 2008

Aquafin CRC - Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Subprogram: molecular assessment of resistance to AGD in Atlantic salmon

This project is one of six projects in the Aquafin CRC Health Program portfolio of projects for 2004-2008 addressing the problem of amoebic gill disease (AGD) in Atlantic salmon. The Aquafin CRC Review Panel on AGD research recommended in November 2003 that a proposed full research project on...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
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PUBLISHED:
2019-09-01

Dog treats tip the scales on fish waste

Innovation in the seafood sector is turning fish waste into a (literal) dog’s breakfast By Catherine Norwood Selena Murray preparing pet treat orders for distribution. Photo: Susan Kelly Getting the most value from every fish caught, and from every bit of that fish, is...
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PUBLISHED:
2013-12-01

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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PUBLISHED:
2013-06-01

Perfect seafood secrets revealed

A new FRDC website aims to provide the answers seafood consumers have been craving for more than a decade, namely how to choose, buy, handle and prepare seafood By Peter Horvat and Ilaria Catizone The digital age is offering new opportunities to share the wealth of knowledge about the best...
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