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)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Multiple technology areas Aquaculture technology Fisheries technology Research project Identifying and mitigating obstacles to uptake and adoption of aquatic animal welfare practices by the Australian Fishing Industry Achieving animal welfare practices that are based in science and socially acceptable has been recognised by governments and the fishing … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 1 Dec 2019 - 14 Dec 2020
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 Development of a national sector-specific biosecurity plan guideline and template for the sea-cage finfish (non-salmonid) industry of Australia. The sea-cage aquaculture industry (tuna, kingfish and cobia) currently does not have a set of nationally consistent biosecurity guidelines and … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 1 Oct 2019 - 29 Jun 2020 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Aquaculture Research project Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Ranching Research, Development and Extension Management Program In the last 30 years the Southern Bluefin Tuna Aquaculture Industry had developed rapidly and has the opportunity to continue to … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Sep 2019 - 29 Nov 2023
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Women in Seafood Australasia - Understanding, supporting and promoting effective participation by women within the Australian seafood industry A comprehensive and wide-ranging understanding of the current levels of engagement of women in the seafood sector will provide a … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 19 Sep 2019 - 19 Sep 2021
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)
Aquaculture Research project Update of AQUAVETPLAN Disease Strategy Manual, White Spot Disease This project will update the AQUAVETPLAN disease strategy manual for white spot disease of prawns ensuring it reflects any new … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Aug 2019 - 30 Jan 2020
Aquaculture Research project Development of a national sector-specific biosecurity plan guideline and template for the farmed freshwater native finfish industry of Australia The farmed freshwater native finfish industry currently does not have a set of nationally consistent biosecurity guidelines and templates to … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 11 Aug 2019 - 28 May 2020
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Update of Whichfish Risk Assessments This project aims to update risk assessment reports in “Whichfish” to keep its website current for users. Th project will … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 11 Aug 2019 - 29 Nov 2019
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Long-term analysis of the sea-state in the Great Australian Bight In recognition of the exposed nature of the offshore Great Australian Bight (GAB) environment, the Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Association (… Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 6 Aug 2019 - 21 Oct 2019 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Aquaculture Research project Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon Research, Development and Extension Management The Tasmanian salmon farming industry has undergone exceptional production and profitability gains in its short history and has ambitious targets … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Jul 2019 - 30 Jul 2022
Aquaculture Research project Storm Bay research program management, governance and extension This project will support the establishment of a ‘Storm Bay Project’ to provide an overarching management structure to a suite … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 Jul 2019 - 29 Sep 2022
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)
Aquaculture Machinery & hardware Research project Diagnostic detection of aquatic pathogens using real-time next generation sequencing A major impediment to increasing productivity in the aquaculture sector are disease outbreaks, which are likely to increase in frequency … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2019 - 28 Oct 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness
Aquaculture Research project Assessing the capacity for sustainable finfish aquaculture in the vicinity of seagrasses Globally, aquaculture accounts for over 50% of fish production. However, it brings with it an environmental risk associated with eutrophication and … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project FRDC Resource: Development and ongoing maintenance of Australian Fish Names Standard 2019-2020 Standard fish names removes confusion, strengthens consumer confidence, creates market efficiencies and consistency, underpins effective fisheries monitoring and improves management … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2019 - 29 Sep 2020
Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project South Australian Pacific Oyster selective breeding program: Building POMS resistance to reduce risk for the South Australian oyster industry This project aims to support the South Australian Pacific oyster selective breeding program build a resistance level of over 90% for ≥ … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Developing primary school teacher kits for use by the Professional Fishers Association (NSW) This project will develop teacher resource kits collating existing Australian seafood, aquaculture and wild catch school resources for use by … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 2 Jun 2019 - 29 Sep 2019 Research organisation Honey and Fox Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Rural Safety & Health Alliance - A joint RDC initiative This investment is FRDC's contribution to the Rural Safety and Health Alliance, a collaboration across nine Rural Research and Development … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 May 2019 - 29 Jun 2021 Research organisation AgriFutures Australia