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

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project will conduct ichthyoplankton and trawl surveys in the East sub-area of the Small Pelagic Fishery (shelf waters between south-eastern Tasmania and central New South Wales, including Bass Strait as far west as 146o30’E) during January-February 2019 to estimate the spawning biomass of Jack Mackerel and determine the Total...

19 Dec 2018 - 27 Feb 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

The role of the recreational fisher in the stewardship of the Southern Bluefin Tuna fishery logo
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The role of the recreational fisher in the stewardship of the Southern Bluefin Tuna fishery

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project will deliver an education program and communication strategy focusing on responsible fishing practices within the recreational sector and educating grass-roots fishers on the status of Southern Bluefin Tuna.

29 Dec 2017 - 29 Dec 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)

Developing primary school teacher kits for use by the Professional Fishers Association (NSW) logo
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Developing primary school teacher kits for use by the Professional Fishers Association (NSW)

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project will develop teacher resource kits collating existing Australian seafood, aquaculture and wild catch school resources for use by the Professional Fishers Association (NSW) during a school visit to the Coffs Harbour Fishermen's Cooperative.

2 Jun 2019 - 29 Sep 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Honey and Fox Pty Ltd

Investigation and Improvement of Live Blue Swimmer Crab Handling in NSW logo
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Investigation and Improvement of Live Blue Swimmer Crab Handling in NSW

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project will produce handling guidelines and conduct a series of industry training workshops to reduce the mortality rate of blue swimmer crabs and thereby increase the volume of more valuable live product to market.

1 Apr 2019 - 27 Aug 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ)

Fisheries biology of short-spined sea urchins (Heliocidaris erythrogramma) in Tasmania: supporting a profitable harvest and appropriate management logo
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Fisheries biology of short-spined sea urchins (Heliocidaris erythrogramma) in Tasmania: supporting a profitable harvest and appropriate management

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project will provide information on the biology, population structure and roe characteristics of the short spined sea urchin. It will investigate the variability in size at maturity and growth and the appropriateness of current size limits. Lastly the project will determine biological and environmental drivers of roe quality and...

30 Jun 2017 - 30 Dec 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Sharing and preserving knowledge through story logo
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Sharing and preserving knowledge through story

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project will result in a high quality, documentary style production that can be used to protect, share and promote Indigenous peoples' own narratives about their fishing practices, rights, customs and knowledge. Through background research and structured interview processes, the production will draw attention to customary knowledge, cultural rights and...

31 Jan 2019 - 5 Dec 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

BushTV Enterprises

Forecasting spatial distribution of Southern Bluefin Tuna habitat in the Great Australian Bight – updating and improving habitat and forecast models logo
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Forecasting spatial distribution of Southern Bluefin Tuna habitat in the Great Australian Bight – updating and improving habitat and forecast models

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project will support improved operational planning in the Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) purse-seine fishery for ranching operations in direct response to observed changes in fish distribution over the past seven years. A habitat forecast system was developed using a seasonal climate model that is being decommissioned and superseded by...

31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jan 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere

Storm Bay research program management, governance and extension logo
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Storm Bay research program management, governance and extension

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project will support the establishment of a ‘Storm Bay Project’ to provide an overarching management structure to a suite of research activities being undertaken to assess a proposed expansion of salmon aquaculture in Storm Bay. In particular, the project will support development of a communication strategy, provide governance support...

14 Jul 2019 - 29 Sep 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Mi-Fish Consulting Pty Ltd

Cumulative Impact Risk Assessment Tool for Aquaculture in Australia logo
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Cumulative Impact Risk Assessment Tool for Aquaculture in Australia

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project will undertake a comprehensive literature review to develop a cumulative impact assessments (CIA) approach that make aquaculture the centre point and ensures gaps in the CIA are addressed to meet the needs of Australian aquaculture, the community and the consumer. It will develop a risk assessment tool that...

1 May 2019 - 30 May 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Nautilus Collaboration Pty Ltd

Update of AQUAVETPLAN Disease Strategy Manual, White Spot Disease logo
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Update of AQUAVETPLAN Disease Strategy Manual, White Spot Disease

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project will update the AQUAVETPLAN disease strategy manual for white spot disease of prawns ensuring it reflects any new scientific knowledge. The update will also ensure that strategies used for White Spot disease control reflect current ‘best-practice’ approaches.

31 Aug 2019 - 30 Jan 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

DigsFish Services Pty Ltd