Automation of species recognition and size measurement of fish from underwater stereo-video imagery. The project aims to develop algorithms to automate the processing of stereo-video images recorded to count and measure the size of fish. This will improve husbandry and monitoring for finfish aquaculture at reduced costs, create technology export for industry partners, and develop cost effective, non-destructive finfish sampling tools for marine agencies.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE210100367
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$421,000.00
Summary
Predicting fisheries bycatch of protected species in dynamic seascapes. This project aims to advance global capacity to predict where and when incidental catch (bycatch) of protected non-target species (seabirds, marine turtles) occurs in longline fisheries, by harnessing the power of big data analytics. Using innovative interdisciplinary techniques, this project expects to generate new knowledge in marine ecology and fisheries oceanography. Expected outcomes include new institutional and discip ....Predicting fisheries bycatch of protected species in dynamic seascapes. This project aims to advance global capacity to predict where and when incidental catch (bycatch) of protected non-target species (seabirds, marine turtles) occurs in longline fisheries, by harnessing the power of big data analytics. Using innovative interdisciplinary techniques, this project expects to generate new knowledge in marine ecology and fisheries oceanography. Expected outcomes include new institutional and disciplinary collaborations, advances in theory, and the development of novel digital tools for management authorities and industry. This should provide significant benefits, such as reduced costs to the fishing industry, risk reduction in decision-making, and progress towards international sustainable development goals.Read moreRead less
Understanding the effect of small-scale ocean process on tuna populations – a new tool to forecast tuna distributions for use in fisheries management. The western and central Pacific Ocean supports the world’s largest tuna fishery with catches contributing up to 40 per cent of revenue for many Pacific communities. These nations are dependent on these fisheries for livelihoods and economic development. Continued sustainable management of this valuable resource in the face of rapid population grow ....Understanding the effect of small-scale ocean process on tuna populations – a new tool to forecast tuna distributions for use in fisheries management. The western and central Pacific Ocean supports the world’s largest tuna fishery with catches contributing up to 40 per cent of revenue for many Pacific communities. These nations are dependent on these fisheries for livelihoods and economic development. Continued sustainable management of this valuable resource in the face of rapid population growth and climate variability and change is a challenge. Using observationally derived information of skipjack tuna, the project aims to develop a novel tuna behavioural model. This is intended to be integrated into a state-of-the-art biophysical model at resolutions capable of reproducing critical meso-scale processes, providing projections of tuna distributions that aim to aid in developing sustainable management practices.Read moreRead less
Fishing for change: enhancing Australia’s seafood futures. Seafood production is an important part of Australia’s economy and future food security. In a dual relationship, fisheries are both vulnerable to and a cause of changes in the marine environment. This project will identify the maximum limits to Australian seafood production and will determine the impacts of future perturbations. To achieve this, the project will: combine existing rich historical data sources with state-of-the art ecosyst ....Fishing for change: enhancing Australia’s seafood futures. Seafood production is an important part of Australia’s economy and future food security. In a dual relationship, fisheries are both vulnerable to and a cause of changes in the marine environment. This project will identify the maximum limits to Australian seafood production and will determine the impacts of future perturbations. To achieve this, the project will: combine existing rich historical data sources with state-of-the art ecosystem and fisheries models; analyse environmental impacts that will complement national fisheries stock assessments that are essential for future competitive exports; and determine our growing seafood imports and their role in Australia’s and the world’s food security.Read moreRead less