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Development of a user-friendly Management Strategy Evaluation framework for Queensland’s rocky reef fishery

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project was designed to develop a modelling tool to evaluate the management strategy for Queensland's Rocky Reef Fin Fish Fishery, where the two main fished species, snapper and pearl perch, are overfished. The Rocky Reef is a multi-species fishery worked by commercial, charter and recreational line fishers, that spans...

5 Jan 2020 - 10 Dec 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Industry travel bursary to attend the Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13)

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project offered a travel bursary to encourage fishing industry representatives to attend CMS COP13 in India, the conference of parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. An environmental treaty of the United Nation, CMS provides a global platform for the conservation and sustainable...

31 Dec 2019 - 30 Mar 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Transitioning cobia aquaculture research and development in Queensland to industry

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Cobia is a fin fish with a rapid growth rate and high quality flesh that make it a good candidate for aquaculture. Cobia production was instigated in Queensland as a business diversification and risk mitigation option for the marine pond-based aquaculture sector. While commercial-scale methods for hatchery and fingerling production...

14 Dec 2019 - 30 Aug 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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FRDC Community Engagement Strategy Evaluation Framework

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Community trust and support for aquaculture and fisheries is crucial for the wellbeing of industry members and their Social Licence to Operate (SLO). This project funded the design of a Community Engagement Modelling and Evaluation (M&E) Framework and a Toolkit containing ten detailed tools that can be used to effectively...

14 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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National aquatic animal health strategic planning

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project finalised a review of Australia's National Strategic Plan for Aquatic Animal Health, AQUAPLAN 2005-2010, and in consultation with industry and governments, undertake activities to enable development of a successor strategic plan.

23 Mar 2018 - 30 Oct 2018

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Innovation in the seafood sector and the development of capacity

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project funded Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) allowed participation in a boot camp and accelerator workshops with pioneering Australian start-up incubator and consultancy, Pollenizer, to develop capacity and encourage innovation in the seafood sector.

31 Jan 2017 - 30 Dec 2018

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Coordination of the National Priority 1 Subprogram: To ensure that Australian fishing and aquaculture products are sustainable and acknowledged to be so

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

There are increasing community expectations about the social and environmental performance of fisheries and a growing need for accurate and timely information to defend the fishing industry, bolster good purchasing decisions by consumers and protect the reputational integrity of seafood businesses. This project progressed the meeting of National Priority 1...

1 Jan 2017 - 19 Dec 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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National People Development: Membership of PIEFA to support and encourage the teaching and learning in Australian schools of information related to the Australian Fishing Industry

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

A survey by the Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) found that 40% of Year 10 students thought farming damaged the environment and 55% of students did not link innovation to primary production. Despite this, 100% of primary school teachers and 91% of secondary teachers believed it was important to...

30 Jun 2016 - 29 Jun 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Australian Rural Leadership Program Courses 24, 25 and 26

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

The challenges facing the fishing industry are unique and complex, and to meet them, good leaders are needed in all areas of influence. It is vital that these leaders communicate and build consensus to respond to current and future needs and bring about change. This project invested in Australian Rural...

15 Jun 2016 - 18 Nov 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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ACPF IPA: Australian wild caught prawn sector RD&E management and communication

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project enables the Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries Ltd (ACPF) to co-ordinate, commission and extend its RD&E investments under the 2016-2020 Industry Partnership Agreement with Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), to shore up its promotional strategy, build on its outstanding sustainability score card and achieve stronger social license....

30 Mar 2016 - 29 Jun 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia