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Trade Mission: Creating a niche market for the supply of NSW Wild Caught mixed finfish to China through the GFresh B to B E-commerce platform

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

A major export challenge for NSW professional fishing companies has been the perceived need to have large volumes of a single species that can be sold in bulk on commodity markets. The emergence of e-commerce platforms and the consequent shortening of the supply chain has created opportunities to develop niche...

9 Jul 2017 - 29 Jun 2018

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Collation of white spot syndrome virus testing from wild-caught re-imported prawns

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Wild caught prawns that are re-imported into Australia are required to be tested for white spot syndrome virus, the virus that causes WSD. Examination of these data could reveal if any positive test results have been recorded to date. Summarise available white spot syndrome virus testing data from wild-caught re-imported...

4 May 2017 - 5 May 2017

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Determining if the CCSBT Management Procedure sufficiently demonstrates sustainability credentials of Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

The Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) is an intergovernmental organisation responsible for the management of southern bluefin tuna throughout its distribution. The CCSBT's objective is to ensure, through appropriate management, the conservation and optimum utilisation of southern bluefin tuna. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an...

5 Aug 2021 - 13 Oct 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Management and delivery of the Oysters Australia RD&E Plan 2020-2025

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project will enable Oysters Australia to continue providing national support on industry issues and to guide further industry investment in priority research, development and extension (RD&E) as identified in the current Strategic Plan. By June 2026, industry will have commissioned and be managing a portfolio of RD&E projects which...

31 Jul 2021 - 29 Jun 2026

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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The ongoing development, implementation, communication and extension of the Australian Fish Names Standard (AS 5300) and the Australian Aquatic Plant Names Standard (AS 5301) for 2021-2025

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

The Australian Fish Names Standard (AFNS) was developed to ensure that all fish have a common set of names that are used along the supply chain. The correct use of fish names that are applied consistently enhances traceability and provides confidence for consumers. It provides the opportunity for uniformity across...

30 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2025

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Stable isotopes: a rapid method to determine lobster diet and trace lobster origin?

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Southern rock lobster is only found in the waters of Southern Australia and New Zealand. Chemical tracers such as stable isotope and fatty acid analyses are means by which the diet of southern rock lobsters in fished and reserve areas may be determined. The combined use of stable isotope and...

30 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Future proofing the northern Australia aquaculture industry need for skilled staff to 2050

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project is focussed on capacity building to meet the skills needs of an expanding aquaculture industry in northern Australia. Projections are that the industry will require between 1400 and 2300 additional skilled people by 2030 to support industry growth. Specifically this project will assist with professional development for those...

30 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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SafeFish 2021-2025

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

SafeFish, provides technical advice to support Australia’s seafood trade and market access negotiations and helps to resolve barriers to trade. Maintaining and enhancing market access for Australian seafood is critical for future industry survival and growth. This project aims to deliver robust food safety research and advice to industry and...

5 Jul 2021 - 29 Jun 2025

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Wider investigation of the use of video survey techniques to determine commercial scallop abundance in inshore and offshore waters, closed areas and juvenile beds

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Commercial scallop is fished by dredging in three jurisdictions, with Tasmania (TSF) and Victoria currently classified as depleted. The third jurisdiction, the Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery, closes some scallop beds to fishing while the rest of the fishery remains open for harvesting. The closed beds and the Total...

31 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2023

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Utilisation of boat ramp cameras to estimate recreational fishing catch and effort in key Victorian fisheries

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

The proportion of the catch taken by recreational fishers is large for some species. Surveys are becoming increasingly important for determining and monitoring resource allocation between the recreational and commercial sectors, as total allowable recreational catches (TARC) are being incorporated into harvest strategies and recreational catch and effort estimates are...

30 Jun 2021 - 29 Aug 2024

Australian Capital Territory, Australia