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South Australian Pacific Oyster selective breeding program: Building POMS resistance to reduce risk for the South Australian oyster industry logo
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South Australian Pacific Oyster selective breeding program: Building POMS resistance to reduce risk for the South Australian oyster industry

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project aims to support the South Australian Pacific oyster selective breeding program build a resistance level of over 90% for ≥ one year old oysters to Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) by developing selective families. Subsequently it will support the industry by provision of high POMS resistant broodstock for...

30 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

The University of Adelaide (UA)

A market research-driven and co-management approach to developing an industry strategy for the SA Charter Boat Fishery logo
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A market research-driven and co-management approach to developing an industry strategy for the SA Charter Boat Fishery

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project aims to take a market research-driven and co-management approach to developing an industry strategy for the South Australian (SA) Charter Boat Fishery in order to better understand the needs and wants of recreational fishers and the capacity of the charter fleet to meet this demand. The project will:...

10 Jan 2019 - 29 Jun 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

BDO EconSearch

Update of Whichfish Risk Assessments logo
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Update of Whichfish Risk Assessments

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project aims to update risk assessment reports in “Whichfish” to keep its website current for users. Th project will reorganise the existing report format in line with a new methodology and update relevant information for the 20 species on Whichfish. Using a draft risk assessment method developed by FRDC,...

11 Aug 2019 - 29 Nov 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Bio.inspecta Australia Pty Ltd

FRDC communication of evidence-based information on the healthfulness and sustainability of seafood to Health Professionals logo
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FRDC communication of evidence-based information on the healthfulness and sustainability of seafood to Health Professionals

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project builds on previous nutrition research by engaging health professionals in the development of evidence-based and practical communication material which they can use to assist consumers in integrating seafood towards more healthy and sustainable dietary choices. It will gather information about the nutritional benefits of seafood and the sustainability...

8 Jul 2018 - 20 Dec 2018

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Professional Nutrition Services

Media messages about sustainable seafood: how do media influencers affect consumer attitudes? logo
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Media messages about sustainable seafood: how do media influencers affect consumer attitudes?

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project developed a comprehensive picture of how relationships between chefs, media and industry shape consumer views about Australian seafood; it provided recommendations for how industry can better utilise celebrity chefs and other media influencers; and offered best-practice guidelines for media engagement.

31 Dec 2017 - 30 Dec 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

The University of Adelaide (UA)

Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarship to study practices in the fishing Industry logo
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Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarship to study practices in the fishing Industry

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project enables FRDC to invest in skills, capacity and leadership for the Australian fisheries industry. FRDC invests in Nuffield to support one scholar annually to travel and study a primary industries topic of choice. Scholars are selected annually on merit as people who are committed and passionate about farming...

2 May 2016 - 29 Nov 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Nuffield Australia

Southern Rock Lobster Planning and Management for a National Research Development & Extension (RD&E) Program logo
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Southern Rock Lobster Planning and Management for a National Research Development & Extension (RD&E) Program

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

The project aims to address the evolving challenges and opportunities faced by the Southern Rock Lobster industry in Australia. The decline in beach prices, trade disruptions, and changing consumer preferences necessitate the adaptation of the industry to new markets and demands. By coordinating the planning and management of research, development,...

31 Jan 2022 - 30 Dec 2025

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Valuing Victoria's Wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture industries logo
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Valuing Victoria's Wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture industries

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project investigated the role of wild-catch and aquaculture fisheries in the communities of each of the coastal and inland regions in Victoria, highlighting threats to sustainability and viability, and suggesting ways of adjusting policy so that professional fisheries may continue to be supported.

21 Mar 2018 - 22 Nov 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Raise awareness of the guidelines developed by the AAWWG (Aquatic Animal Welfare Working Group) with industry and review their adoption, uptake rates and utility logo
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Raise awareness of the guidelines developed by the AAWWG (Aquatic Animal Welfare Working Group) with industry and review their adoption, uptake rates and utility

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project is aimed at assessing the success of the work undertaken by the Aquatic Animal Welfare Working Group (AAWWG), covering the four aquatic sectors commercial capture fishing, aquaculture, recreational fishing, ornamental fish and restaurants holding live seafood. Through the use of workshop(s) it will determine how well welfare guidelines...

14 Jul 2018 - 29 Jun 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Safe Sustainable Seafood Pty Ltd

Travel bursary: Symposium on Responsible Fishing Technology for Healthy Ecosystems and Clean Environment logo
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Travel bursary: Symposium on Responsible Fishing Technology for Healthy Ecosystems and Clean Environment

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project is for a travel bursary supporting attendance at a symposium on Responsible Fishing Technology for Healthy Ecosystems and a Clean Environment.

10 Mar 2019 - 29 Jun 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)