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Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Development of a user-friendly Management Strategy Evaluation framework for Queensland’s rocky reef fishery

This project was designed to develop a modelling tool to evaluate the management strategy for Queensland's Rocky Reef Fin Fish Fishery, where the two main fished species, snapper and pearl perch, are overfished. The MSE modelling framework is quick, user-friendly and adaptable for more fish species as needed.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    5 Jan 2020 -
    10 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Aquaculture
Multiple technology areas
Aquaculture technology Fisheries technology
Research project

Transitioning cobia aquaculture research and development in Queensland to industry

Cobia is a fin fish with a rapid growth rate and high quality flesh that make it a good candidate for aquaculture. This project sought to seamlessly transition cobia research and development in Australia to a fully vertically integrated industry production model.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    14 Dec 2019 -
    30 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Aquaculture
Harvest technology
Research project

Harvest and slaughter methods for farmed Barramundi to minimise fish stress and achieve premium market quality and improved fish welfare outcomes

Current practices for slaughter of farmed Barramundi use ice slurry. The industry has undertaken preliminary research to understand impacts of …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    7 Jul 2019 -
    27 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Wild catch fisheries
Research project

Investigation and Improvement of Live Blue Swimmer Crab Handling in NSW

This project will produce handling guidelines and conduct a series of industry training workshops to reduce the mortality rate of …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2019 -
    27 Aug 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Assessing the spawning characteristics and reproductive biology of Pearl Perch (Glaucosoma scapulare) in Queensland

A recent assessment suggested that the pearl perch stock extending from Queensland into New South Wales waters needs a period …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Mar 2019 -
    30 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Wild catch fisheries
Research project

Seal-fisher-ecosystem interactions in the Lower Lakes and Coorong: understanding causes and impacts to develop longer-term solutions

There is industry and community concerns about the potential economic and ecological impact that seals are having on waterbirds, fish …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    28 Feb 2019 -
    27 Feb 2022

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Spawning biomass of Jack Mackerel (Trachurus declivis) in the East sub-area of the Small Pelagic Fishery during summer 2019

This project will conduct ichthyoplankton and trawl surveys in the East sub-area of the Small Pelagic Fishery (shelf waters between …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    19 Dec 2018 -
    27 Feb 2019

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Aquaculture
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Validation and implementation of rapid test kits for detection of OsHV-1

This project aims to support the monitoring of outbreaks of Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome caused by the virus OsHV-1 by …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    29 Nov 2018 -
    29 Jun 2019

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Barramundi origins: determining the contribution of stocking to the Barramundi catch on Queensland's east coast

This project aims to determine the proportion of Queensland east coast wild barramundi catch that is of hatchery origin in …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Oct 2018 -
    31 Jan 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Research project

Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics 2017

Statistics on Australian fisheries production and trade provides a source of information for a range of purposes. This project will …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    4 Oct 2018 -
    22 Jun 2019

  • Research organisation

    Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)

Aquaculture
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Understanding blood flukes infecting Southern Bluefin Tuna

The blood flukes, Cardicola forsteri and C. orientalis, have been identified as the cause of a significant mortality increase in …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    2 Sep 2018 -
    14 Dec 2018

  • Research organisation

    Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University)

Wild catch fisheries
Research project

Assess new technologies and techniques that could improve the cost-effectiveness and robustness of recreational fishing surveys

Knowledge of the size and impact of recreational fishing currently represents the most significant gap in the assessment of community-shared …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    30 Aug 2018

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Wild catch fisheries
Consumer health
Research project

SafeFish 2018-2021

SafeFish is an initiative that has successfully enabled seafood industry sectors to respond in a coordinated and professional manner to …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2018 -
    29 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Aquaculture
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Water treatment to control influent water biosecurity risk on Australian prawn farms. Effectiveness and impacts on production ponds.

In response to the occurrence of white spot disease (WSD), an exotic viral disease that has heavily impacted South-East Queensland …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    28 Jun 2018 -
    28 May 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Assessment of gamma irradiation as a feasible method for treating prawns to inactivate White Spot Syndrome Virus

White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) was confirmed in prawn farms on the Logan River in Moreton Bay Queensland. Subsequent investigations …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    24 Feb 2018 -
    30 May 2019

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Aquaculture
Research project

Undertaking an audit and assessment of past Australian aquaculture research, development and extension for all species, to determine what factors led to successful or not successful development of the aquaculture species

To meet the projected seafood demand Australian aquaculture needs to increase its rate of growth in both production and competitiveness. …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Jan 2018 -
    30 Aug 2019

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Research project

Pilot - Development of Seafood Nutritional Panels

Composition and nutrition data are required to underpin consumer trust and demand in seafood products. While some data already exists …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    23 Jan 2018 -
    30 Mar 2019

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Research project

Sensory testing of seafood - fresh versus frozen - and development of frozen seafood recipes

Market research has previously been undertaken to understand why consumers do not purchase or consume seafood. While a number of …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    14 Jan 2018 -
    30 Dec 2019

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

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