Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project Developing a cost-effective monitoring regime and stock assessment for Sand Flathead in Tasmania Sand flathead are the most commonly caught species by recreational fishers in Tasmania. Fishery independent surveys suggest relatively low abundances … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Dec 2020 - 30 Dec 2023 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Aquaculture Multiple technology areas Aquaculture technology Consumer health Research project Contextualising shellfish food safety in Northern Australia The emerging edible oyster industry in northern Australia involves Aboriginal communities, industry and governments. To ensure that local markets can … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Dec 2020 - 29 Jun 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Options to effectively monitor and regulate recreational catch in the Tasmanian rock lobster fishery Southern Rock Lobster support a major commercial fishery in Tasmania, with recent catches on the order of 1000 tonnes per year … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Nov 2020 - 29 Nov 2021 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Multiple industries Cross industry Wild catch fisheries Research project Assessing the benefits of sea urchin processing waste as an agricultural fertiliser and soil ameliorant Urchin harvesting is currently the most significant urchin control measure with over 700 t of urchin being landed over the past … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 1 Nov 2020 - 29 Aug 2023 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project Examining the potential impacts of seismic surveys on Octopus and larval stages of Southern Rock Lobster Oil and gas explorers use seismic surveys to determine the location and size of oil and gas reservoirs. The potential … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Dec 2019 - 29 Nov 2021 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project Improving Southern Rock Lobster on-vessel handling practices, data collection and industry tools for lobster quality assessment The Australian Southern rock lobster (SRL) fishery is largely reliant on an international live lobster market. The reliance on live … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Dec 2019 - 30 Dec 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Aquaculture Research project Storm Bay Observing System: Assessing the Performance of Aquaculture Development The expansion of the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry in new growing areas, such as Storm Bay, is contingent on demonstrating that … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 15 Nov 2019 - 30 Dec 2024 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Aquaculture Research project Workshop - Aquaculture opportunities in northern Australia: Solutions and Strategies Northern Australia has multiple advantages for aquaculture industry development. Industry sentiment and estimates indicate a probable doubling of production by 2028 … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 15 Sep 2019 - 29 Apr 2020 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Socio-economic characterisation of a small scale commercial fishery: opportunities to improve viability and profitability in the Tasmanian Scalefish Fishery The Tasmanian Scalefish Fishery (TSF) is a multi-species, commercial fishery involving many operators and a diversity of methods and gears. … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2021 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Aquaculture Research project Aquaculture-Community Futures: North West Tasmania To secure the future of Australian aquaculture, building and maintaining a sufficient level of support and trust from interested and … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Mar 2019 - 30 Mar 2021 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Effects of climate change and habitat degradation on Coral Trout Coral trout are important target species for the Queensland Coral Reef Fin Fish Fishery, recreational, charter and indigenous fishery sectors. … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 3 Mar 2019 - 3 Mar 2022 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Integrated approach to improving stock assessment of Black Jewfish Current stock assessment of Black jewfish in the Northern Territory relies on outputs from a Stock Reduction Analysis based on … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 3 Mar 2019 - 27 Feb 2022 Research organisation Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project Modification of fishery assessment and modelling processes to better take account of changes in population structure, specifically animal size, on catch rate data. Size selectivity is an important aspect of southern rock lobster stock assessment models and has been estimated for different fleets, … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 Feb 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Aquaculture Research project FRDC Sponsorship International Symposium for Genetics in Aquaculture XIII The International Symposium for Genetics in Aquaculture (ISGA) is a triennial premier aquaculture event that brings together globally leading researchers, … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 Jul 2018 - 19 Jul 2018 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Pork Multiple technology areas Animal technology Data and AI Research project Piggery Odour Emission Rate Validation Study Piggeries have the potential to cause odour impacts and as such, odour is an important consideration at all stages of … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 13 Apr 2018 - 4 Sep 2020 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Wild catch fisheries Multiple technology areas Fisheries technology Input management Research project Improved risk management of paralytic shellfish toxins in Southern Rock Lobster Since 2012 the east coast of Tasmania has suffered from significant outbreaks of seafood contamination by paralytic shellfish toxins (PST) from … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 Mar 2018 - 7 Jul 2021 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project Monitoring abalone juvenile abundance following removal of Centrostephanus and translocation A new system of Abalone recruitment modules (ARMs) has proven to be successful in collecting juvenile abalone in Tasmanian waters. … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 Feb 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Aquaculture Research project Assessing the nutritional value of Australian Barramundi This project will assess the variability in nutrient composition, specifically omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) and minerals, in … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 15 Feb 2018 - 21 Feb 2019 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Real time monitoring of water quality and mechanisation of pond management to boost productivity and increase profit Aquaculture is conducted largely on experience often driven by “gut-feel” in response to biological demands and environmental constraints of production … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Wild catch fisheries Research project The role of the recreational fisher in the stewardship of the Southern Bluefin Tuna fishery This project will deliver an education program and communication strategy focusing on responsible fishing practices within the recreational sector and … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 29 Dec 2017 - 29 Dec 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)