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Overcoming propagule supply bottlenecks for seaweed production

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Asparagopsis taxiformis, a red seaweed, is effective in reducing methane production when added to animal feed. To support the Australian livestock sector to reduce its emissions footprint, there is an urgent need and significant commercial incentive to rapidly develop next-generation ways to propagate, farm and process Asparagopsis taxiformis at scale....

14 Oct 2021 - 30 Oct 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Digital transformation of the WRL industry to help resolve challenges and leverage opportunities to grow GVP and maintain competitiveness

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

The Western Rock Lobster (WRL) fishery is the most valuable single species, wild catch fishery in Australia, found off the southern coast of Western Australia. WRL fishers face a complex operating environment, which they say results in uncertainty and reduced ability to plan. Multiple layers of compliance and reporting, often...

14 Oct 2021 - 27 Jun 2024

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Development of an Indigenous Engagement Strategy for fishing interests with a focus on Commonwealth fisheries

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project seeks to develop a strategy to engage Indigenous fishing interests and the management agencies responsible for Commonwealth fisheries, to meet new requirements under the Commonwealth fisheries resource sharing framework. This strategy will also be relevant for other Australian jurisdictions, since Indigenous customary fishing usually takes place closer to...

30 Sep 2021 - 29 Jun 2023

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Can novel seismic survey sources mitigate potential impacts to fisheries?

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

3D Marine Seismic Surveys (MSS) are used by the petroleum industry to locate potential oil and gas deposits. Despite regulatory controls, there is often a perceived conflict between the survey proponents and the fishing industry, which worries that the MSS will harm fishery stocks and their livelihoods. To potentially break...

23 Sep 2021 - 22 Sep 2023

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Shark depredation in Australian fisheries: Understanding the scope of the issue and identify potential mitigation options

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Shark depredation, where a shark consumes an animal caught by fishing gear before it can be retrieved to the fishing vessel, occurs in commercial and recreational fisheries worldwide. While shark depredation of catches in Australia has been nationally acknowledged as an issue for all stakeholders, much of the information is...

29 Aug 2021 - 29 Jun 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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A review of fisheries enhancement methods to promote profitability and sustainability in Australian fisheries

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Fisheries enhancement, the release of fish bred in aquaculture into the ocean to enhance marine fisheries, has expanded rapidly over the last 20 years as wild fish stocks decline. This project aims to consolidate the knowledge base for fisheries enhancement in Australia, to enable a comparison of the returns on...

22 Aug 2021 - 2 Jun 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Identifying biological stocks of Silver Trevally and Ocean Jackets for assessment and management

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This study seeks to clarify important information relating to the stocks of two species: silver trevally and ocean jackets across their distribution in Austrlaian waters and make recommendations for management to ensure these important fisheries are not depleted. The results of this study will inform future Status of Australian Fish...

30 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2024

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Bursaries to fund three South Australian Recreational Fishing community members to attend the National Recreational Fishing Conference 2019

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Building connections with industry leaders from other states and territories is seen as invaluable to the future of the recreational fishing community in South Australia, and this project funded three members to attend the 2019 National Recreation Fishing Conference. This aligns with a goal to boost incorporation of 'grass roots'...

2 Feb 2020 - 29 Apr 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Seafood Marketing Symposium 2020

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project allowed planning of a National Seafood Marketing Symposium, to expand producers' knowledge of the seafood market supply chain and advances in marketing and product development. The Queensland Seafood Marketers Association (QSMA) organised and hosted National Seafood Marketing Symposiums in Brisbane in 2017 and 2018. The Symposiums inspire participants...

30 Jan 2020 - 29 Sep 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Presentation at World Congress of Aquaculture and Fisheries (Xiamen, China) on Biosecurity and Aquatic Animal Health

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project provided funding for the executive officer of Australia's Pearl Producers Association to chair a session and take part in a panel discussion on biosecurity and aquatic animal health at the 2020 World Congress of Aquaculture and Fisheries. His presentation included an overview of the Australian Aquatic Animal Health...

19 Jan 2020 - 27 Feb 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia