Projects

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

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.

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Project date

29 Dec 2017 - 29 Dec 2020

Principal investigator

Sean Tracey

Research organisation

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)

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Organisation

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Research funding body

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) is a co-funded partnership between its two stakeholders, the Australian Government and the fishing and aquaculture sectors.

FRDC’s role is to plan and invest in fisheries research, development and extension (RD&E) activities in Australia. This includes providing leadership and coordination of the monitoring,...

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Organisation

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Research funding body

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) is a co-funded partnership between its two stakeholders, the Australian Government and the fishing and aquaculture sectors.

FRDC’s role is to plan and invest in fisheries research, development and extension (RD&E) activities in Australia. This includes providing leadership and coordination of the monitoring,...

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Focus areas

Extension & adoption

Industries

Wild catch fisheries

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