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Breeding efforts enhance production for Sydney Rock Oysters
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Breeding efforts enhance production for Sydney Rock Oysters

Greater control over breeding processes is producing faster-growing, fatter and more resilient Sydney Rock Oysters, helping in the marketplace.

Written by Dyani Lewis

Monday, 7 December 2020

Environmental updates in a heartbeat
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Environmental updates in a heartbeat

Real-time reports from sentinel oysters could provide an early warning of changing water conditions.

Written by Jen Marshall

Wednesday, 2 September 2020

Multi pronged strategy targets invasive urchins
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Multi pronged strategy targets invasive urchins

A coalition of research, government and industry partners is working to bring invasive sea urchins under control in Tasmania, with a mix of biological and market solutions

Written by Larissa Dubecki

Monday, 4 January 2021

Ocean farmed seaweed harvests underway
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Ocean farmed seaweed harvests underway

This year marks Australia’s first harvests of commercial-grade, farmed ocean seaweeds – the first in September, the second in November. Both harvests, in Tasmania

Monday, 1 March 2021

Prawn fishery counts its natural capital
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Prawn fishery counts its natural capital

Natural capital accounting can help fisheries businesses assess the risks and opportunities associated with the ecosystem assets they rely on.

Written by Dyani Lewis

Wednesday, 3 February 2021

Sound analysis expands its reach
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Sound analysis expands its reach

Acoustic network around the Australian coastline is set to provide new information about tagged fish and other marine species, helping to improve fisheries management.

Written by Catherine Norwood

Monday, 1 February 2021

Tuna story to inspire new generation of fishers
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Tuna story to inspire new generation of fishers

The remarkable story behind the recovery of Southern Bluefin Tuna from an endangered species to a globally sustainable fishery is told in Australian documentary.

Tuesday, 19 January 2021

Traceable and sustainable: The drivers behind Australia’s booming Kakadu plum market
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Traceable and sustainable: The drivers behind Australia’s booming Kakadu plum market

WA sunscreen brand, We Are Feel Good Inc help to harness the rising value of Australia’s wild harvest Kakadu plum and secure its place in the cosmetics industry

Written by Donné Restom

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Innovative plastic mulch alternative set to increase crop water productivity by 30%
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Innovative plastic mulch alternative set to increase crop water productivity by 30%

CSIRO’s latest invention, TranspiratiONal, a spray-on polymer membrane will help farmers increase crop yield and save water, but with fewer inputs and less environmental impact.

Written by Casey Dunn

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Livestock counting solution ready for next phase of development
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Livestock counting solution ready for next phase of development

Researchers are seeking interested parties to further develop automated livestock counting video technology for live export vessels, saleyards and farms.

Written by Samantha Noon

Wednesday, 18 November 2020