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RRD4P: FRDC Contribution: Closing the Loop: Black Soldier Fly technology to convert agricultural waste

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Black soldier fly farming (BSF) is an emerging industry that provides a low-cost waste management solution for converting agricultural waste (in particular manure) into high quality fertiliser (BSF castings or frass) and protein (BSF larvae as animal feed). However, the BSF products cannot be developed further in Australia until biosecurity,...

31 Jan 2020 - 29 Jun 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Australian Pork (APL)

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Assessment of the sustainability of common dolphin interactions with the South Australian Sardine Fishery

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Bycatch in fisheries is the number one source of direct human-caused death and serious injury to marine mammals worldwide. Many Australian fisheries have interactions with marine mammals, which they are required to minimise and mitigate under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC,1999) and other relevant State legislations. In...

2 Feb 2020 - 9 Dec 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

The University of Adelaide (Adelaide)

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A better way to fish: feasibility of alternative gears to reduce bycatch in inshore net fisheries

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Bycatch reduction in the Queensland East Coast Inshore Finfish Fishery (ECIFF), especially of species of conservation interest (SOCI) species is a key industry and conservation priority. Sustainability concerns and conflict have driven recent regulatory changes that have diminished resource access and community trust of independent small scale commercial net fishers....

31 Jan 2020 - 29 Aug 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

James Cook University (JCU)

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NCCP: Preparing for carp herpesvirus: a carp biomass estimate for eastern Australia

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Carp (Cyprinus carpio) are one of the worst environmental pests introduced into Australia. Carp have spread throughout the south-east of the continent and to small parts of Tasmania and Western Australia where they strongly dominate fish communities. The most serious impacts have been on aquatic plants, invertebrates, water quality and...

19 Jun 2017 - 29 Nov 2018

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

La Trobe University

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Wild catch Barramundi Workshop to explore future options to improve fisheries

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Catches of wild Barramundi across the fisheries in the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Northern Territory have not been sufficient to allow the product to maintain its place in the domestic market. Catches have improved recently but traditional markets are no longer available. This investment will support a Wild catch...

2 Apr 2018 - 30 Sep 2018

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Queensland Seafood Marketers Association Inc (QSMA)

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The Detection of Ciguatera Toxins in NSW Spanish Mackerel

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) causes the largest number of seafood-related food safety incidents in Australia and is caused by the accumulation of toxins produced by marine microalgae in fish that are subsequently eaten. In New South Wales and southern Queensland waters, CFP is mostly related to consumption of Spanish Mackerel...

14 Jun 2020 - 14 Jun 2023

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

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Engagement for Success: evaluation of engagement events to inform industry management strategies

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Community trust and support for fisheries are crucial to both the wellbeing of industry members and securing access to resources. Many industry groups are not confident in investing in community engagement activities when funds are scarce. To date limited evaluation has been undertaken by industry of community engagement activities, due...

29 Feb 2020 - 27 Feb 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

OceanWatch Australia Ltd

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Pilot - Development of Seafood Nutritional Panels

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Composition and nutrition data are required to underpin consumer trust and demand in seafood products. While some data already exists on compositional profiles in some seafood products, including Food Standard Australia New Zealand’s Nutrition Tables (NUTTAB), contaminants data collected by National Residue Survey (NRS), and data held privately by companies,...

23 Jan 2018 - 30 Mar 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ)

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Effects of climate change and habitat degradation on Coral Trout

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Coral trout are important target species for the Queensland Coral Reef Fin Fish Fishery, recreational, charter and indigenous fishery sectors. Recent research has indicated that their distribution, behaviour and population viability is likely to change in response to recent and ongoing climate change. This project aims to understanding the flow-on...

3 Mar 2019 - 3 Mar 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

James Cook University (JCU)

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Improving survival and quality of crabs and lobsters in transportation from first point of sale to market.

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Crabs and lobsters suffer quality deterioration during transportation, which then results in downgrading and consequent price reduction. It is known that quality loss in crustaceans is often caused by stress imposed along the supply chain. To reduce the likelihood of downgrading of product, this project will undertake an examination of...

10 Sep 2017 - 25 Sep 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ)

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RRD4P: FRDC Contribution: Closing the Loop: Black Soldier Fly technology to convert agricultural waste

Assessment of the sustainability of common dolphin interactions with the South Australian Sardine Fishery

A better way to fish: feasibility of alternative gears to reduce bycatch in inshore net fisheries

NCCP: Preparing for carp herpesvirus: a carp biomass estimate for eastern Australia

Wild catch Barramundi Workshop to explore future options to improve fisheries

The Detection of Ciguatera Toxins in NSW Spanish Mackerel

Engagement for Success: evaluation of engagement events to inform industry management strategies

Pilot - Development of Seafood Nutritional Panels

Effects of climate change and habitat degradation on Coral Trout

Improving survival and quality of crabs and lobsters in transportation from first point of sale to market.

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