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PROJECT NUMBER • 2021-049
DATE START/END: 30 JUN 2022 - 29 JUN 2023

Developing and testing a cultural change process in the NSW wild harvest sector: a case study to facilitate a process towards co-management in the NSW Northern Fish Trawl

The Australian Seafood industry has been impacted by several unrelated disrupters, international market relationships, bushfires, drought, and Covid-19 which require resilience to respond. Response to change spans from early adopters to steadfast deniers. Acceptance of and adapting to change...
ORGANISATION:
Strategic Journeys
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DATE:
2023-08-10

Bringing science to the people

Over 100 eager locals visited FRDC, IMAS, and CSIRO at the Waterfront Pavilion in Hobart to speak to the scientists undertaking research in Storm Bay. By Dempsey Ward Tasmanians of all ages and backgrounds made their way to Hobart's Waterfront Pavilion to learn more about the...
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DATE:
2022-12-20

Recent ARLP graduate describes program ‘Like a box of chocolates’

By Dempsey Ward Congratulations to Andrew Sullivan, Australia fisheries stalwart, on graduating from the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP). When he’s not undertaking leadership programs, Andrew is the director of Fish Focus consulting and the executive officer of the...
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DATE:
2022-11-24

Growing seaweed to reduce emissions from livestock

The Commonwealth Government has committed $8.1 million to progress seaweed research and support the establishment of a National Hatchery Network for the commercialisation of seaweed production as a key input into feedstock to help reduce methane emissions. The announcement, made as part of...
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DATE:
2022-08-09

FRDC extension officer for Tasmania appointed

A fisheries scientist with extensive experience in wild catch, marine education and training and natural science extension has been appointed as the FRDC extension officer for Tasmania.  Photo of David Maynard David Maynard has worked for the South Australian rock...
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PUBLISHED:
2015-06-01

Native species serves as industry safety net

A new oyster aquaculture industry is on the verge of large-scale commercialisation in South Australia Xiaoxu Li of SardI aquatic Sciences. Photo: SARDI By Gio Braidotti The sensitivity of cultured oysters to new and exotic disease outbreaks has revealed a critical weakness in the way...
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PUBLISHED:
2013-09-01

The curious case of the giant cuttlefish

By Rose Yeoman The brilliant colours of an Australian giant cuttlefish during the spawning season. Photo: Sean D. Connell The decline of Australian giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) populations in the upper Spencer Gulf, South Australia, is a mystery researchers are keen to solve. During...
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DATE:
2024-02-27

Farewell John Williams

As former Senator John Reginald ‘Wacka’ Williams AM completes his tenure as FRDC Chair, we reflect on the notable achievements and successes that have marked his extensive and diverse career. Born and bred in regional South Australia, John worked as a farmer, truck driver, sheep shearer and...
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-726
DATE START/END: 28 JUN 2010 - 29 JUN 2011

SCRC: PhD: Towards all female P. monodon populations using endocrine manipulations- top up scholarship

This project was developed in full consultation with the APFA, and stems from the commercial advantages of obtaining an all female P.monodon population. It follows three years of research by the applicants (funded by a collaborative arrangement between the Queensland Government and the Government...
ORGANISATION:
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
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