Advanced project search
2,513 results
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2018-06-01

Just add algae

Aquaculture farmers may be able to turn their wastewater into a new income stream by producing high-value nutraceutical compounds By Andrew Cooke Kicking around ideas with colleagues at the University of Sydney, chemical engineer Dale McClure saw potential for growing microalgae in the...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2021-09-14

The hard work, the solitude; it’s a good life

The fishing life wormed its way into Ross Casey’s soul, drawing him back to the sea after years as a ‘land lubber’, despite the rigours of the work By Larissa Dubecki, Photo Phil Copp As July rolled around, Ross Casey headed out from his home base in Townsville for what he expects...
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-021
DATE START/END: 24 JUN 2013 - 16 OCT 2015

Using local knowledge to understand linkages between ecosystem processes, seagrass change and fisheries productivity to improve ecosystem-based management

PROJECT OVERVIEW We aim to produce a model success story in managing ecosystem related declines in fisheries productivity by fostering collaboration between fishers and management agencies. We intend to protect and enhance fishery productivity, profitability and resilience by aiding the...
ORGANISATION:
University of Melbourne
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2015-03-01

Seafood future is ready-to-go

New market opportunities, new marketing techniques and new products are all contributing to a renewed sense of optimism for Australia’s fishing and seafood industries Demand for seafood is on the rise, and Arthur Raptis believes the future is bright for the Australian seafood industry. Photo:...
Blank
DATE:
2022-07-12

Plastic Free July – Turn the tide, one choice at a time

Fishing for data on plastics By Michelle Daw The problem of plastics in our oceans and their potential impact on people, plants, animals and entire ecosystems was front and centre at the recent United Nations Ocean Conference in Portugal. Graphics credit: Nina...
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-025
DATE START/END: 14 JAN 2015 - 13 MAR 2017

Developing cost-effective industry based techniques for monitoring puerulus settlement in all conditions: Phase 2

The project was developed to assist in the sustainable management of the southern rock lobster fishery in Tasmania. It addresses FRDC's strategic challenge to ensure that the Australian community derives optimal economic, environmental and social benefits from its fishery and aquaculture resources...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2021-11-30

FISH Vol 29 4

FISH is an official quarterly newsletter of the Fisheries Research & Development Corporation. You can subscribe to this and other information from FRDC by completing the FRDC Subscribe form towards the footer of this page. Information from FISH may be reproduced freely if FRDC's FISH © is...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2020-03-01

A decade of SafeFish

By providing crucial research and advice on food standards and practices, an innovative project continues to ensure Australia’s seafood is safe to eat By Leigh Dayton Pull out the party hats and open the bubbly: SafeFish is celebrating its 10th anniversary. SafeFish has its...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2017-06-01

Oxygen engineer wins FRDC award

An innovation award recognises potential uses in aquaculture for new oxygen generation technology By Tom Bicknell Dr Kim Ritman (Chief Scientist, ABARES), Dr Patrick Hone (Executive Director, FRDC), Mr Kevin Rassool, Anne Ruston (Senator for South Australia and Assistant Minister for...
Blank
PUBLISHED:
2015-06-01

Fish breathe easy en route

By transforming plastic bags and polystyrene into continuously oxygenated bulk-transport containers Australian engineering is revolutionising the transport of live fish By Louis White Transporting live fish across Australia and the world has never been an easy task, but Australian innovation...
View Quicklinks