Industrial Transformation Research Hubs - Grant ID: IH130200013
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$4,979,922.00
Summary
ARC Research Hub for advanced breeding to transform prawn aquaculture. ARC Research Hub for advanced breeding to transform prawn aquaculture. This Research Hub aims to bring together world-leading animal geneticists, research and service providers, and Australia's largest prawn farm to gather the genomic resources, commercial phenotypic data, and apply cutting-edge genetic and genomic selection methodologies, leading to the transformative improvement program for a black tiger prawn aquaculture s ....ARC Research Hub for advanced breeding to transform prawn aquaculture. ARC Research Hub for advanced breeding to transform prawn aquaculture. This Research Hub aims to bring together world-leading animal geneticists, research and service providers, and Australia's largest prawn farm to gather the genomic resources, commercial phenotypic data, and apply cutting-edge genetic and genomic selection methodologies, leading to the transformative improvement program for a black tiger prawn aquaculture species globally.Read moreRead less
Industrial Transformation Research Hubs - Grant ID: IH210100014
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$4,996,503.00
Summary
ARC Research Hub for Supercharging Tropical Aquaculture Through Genetic Solutions. This project will deliver the genetic knowledge to instigate world-leading and highly productive breeding programs for five tropical aquaculture species (barramundi, pearl oyster, prawn, grouper and marine algae) in northern Australia. It will integrate cutting edge genetic and genomic approaches into innovative aquaculture enterprises and will establish a novel understanding of the genetic basis of disease resist ....ARC Research Hub for Supercharging Tropical Aquaculture Through Genetic Solutions. This project will deliver the genetic knowledge to instigate world-leading and highly productive breeding programs for five tropical aquaculture species (barramundi, pearl oyster, prawn, grouper and marine algae) in northern Australia. It will integrate cutting edge genetic and genomic approaches into innovative aquaculture enterprises and will establish a novel understanding of the genetic basis of disease resistance and how the production environment interfaces with the bacterial microbiome, pathogens and water quality to cause disease. Outcomes will lead to increased productivity, international competitiveness, and lowered disease risk and significantly expand Australia's capacity in the aquaculture sector.Read moreRead less
Redefining the molecular mechanism underlying crustacean metamorphosis. This project uses the astonishing lifecycle of lobster larvae to better define the pathways and discover the key genes that regulate crustacean metamorphosis. Where, when, why and how metamorphosis occurs in crustaceans are important factors affecting fisheries recruitment and aquaculture production. The project suggests that the current accepted paradigm for the molecular control of metamorphosis does not apply to lobsters ....Redefining the molecular mechanism underlying crustacean metamorphosis. This project uses the astonishing lifecycle of lobster larvae to better define the pathways and discover the key genes that regulate crustacean metamorphosis. Where, when, why and how metamorphosis occurs in crustaceans are important factors affecting fisheries recruitment and aquaculture production. The project suggests that the current accepted paradigm for the molecular control of metamorphosis does not apply to lobsters and possibly other crustaceans where larval metamorphosis and the juvenile transformation are uncoupled. Using a unique supply of cultured lobsters and advanced molecular techniques, the project aims to develop tools to trigger and synchronise metamorphosis for use in aquaculture and invasive species management.Read moreRead less
Lost at sea? Understanding adaptation and dispersal in spiny lobsters. Continual recruitment of young is fundamental to the replenishment of populations, especially when a stock is fished. Existing theory suggests that species with very long planktonic larval stages disperse widely, ensuring their genes are well mixed. However, recently identified genetic differences between populations of rock lobster challenge this paradigm and demonstrate that despite larvae mixing in the ocean for years, loc ....Lost at sea? Understanding adaptation and dispersal in spiny lobsters. Continual recruitment of young is fundamental to the replenishment of populations, especially when a stock is fished. Existing theory suggests that species with very long planktonic larval stages disperse widely, ensuring their genes are well mixed. However, recently identified genetic differences between populations of rock lobster challenge this paradigm and demonstrate that despite larvae mixing in the ocean for years, local recruitment and/or adaptation are at play. Recent developments in genomics and bioinformatics should allow this project to understand the ecological processes underpinning these genetic signatures and determine their evolutionary implications. Such findings could direct targeted rebuilding of depleted fisheries stocks.Read moreRead less
Objectives: 1. Develop viable techniques for commercial farming of hatchery produced abalone and assess the market potential for small cultured abalone
A Vision Of Tasmania's Aquaculture And Fishing Industries By 2005 And Industry Development Plans To Achieve It
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$36,900.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. Develop a 10 year vision for Tasmania's aquaculture and fishing industries 2. Identify the strategic developments and pathways for that vision 3. Develop strategic plans for realising that vision through R&D, regulatory changes and better links between the public and private sectors
Upskilling Australian Barramundi Farmers On Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Identification, Monitoring And Fish Health Management Tools
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$80,601.00
Summary
The occurrence of harmful algal blooms on Australian barramundi farms is an established threat that appears to be increasing in frequency and has already caused a significant economic impact to affected farms. As the Australian barramundi industry expands it is anticipated the frequency and severity of harmful algal blooms may increase. The potential cost savings from preventing or minimising the impact of a single harmful algal bloom can be significant (potentially up to $300,000 per case). Thi ....The occurrence of harmful algal blooms on Australian barramundi farms is an established threat that appears to be increasing in frequency and has already caused a significant economic impact to affected farms. As the Australian barramundi industry expands it is anticipated the frequency and severity of harmful algal blooms may increase. The potential cost savings from preventing or minimising the impact of a single harmful algal bloom can be significant (potentially up to $300,000 per case). This would provide an immediate return on the research investment of this project. The widespread and remote location of Australian barramundi farms limits the ability to quickly get suspect bloom samples to an appropriate analytical laboratory and receive diagnosis within a timeframe that is appropriate for response to an emergent harmful event, whereby emergency actions could be taken to minimise impact. There is a critical need for increasing awareness, further education and training, and provision of initial guideline tools to help farm staff differentiate harmful from harmless blooms and respond to these events accordingly. This first step will facilitate farms to develop monitoring programs to detect and respond to problem blooms prior to the encountering of large-scale mortality events. Objectives: 1. Compilation of a manual to assist the identification of potentially harmful and commonly encountered algae species likely to be found in Australian freshwater and saltwater barramundi farms. 2. Assembling an algae identification kit including necessary sampling equipment and guidelines. 3. Collection and algae analysis of water samples from participating farms for inclusion in the algae identification manual and discussion at the 1-day workshop. 4. Review of literature on known control and prevention methods of harmful algal blooms in aquaculture ponds including identification of knowledge gaps and areas for further research. 5. Run a 1-day workshop to train and educate participating staff from ABFA member farms on algal identification, quantification, and management options. Read moreRead less
To Further Development Of Aquaculture Of Marron By Testing A Specially Designed Pond Sited In The Most Climatically Favourable Location In Western Australia
Seafood CRC: PhD: Molecular And Quantitative Genetics Studies To Improve Breeding Programs For Key Australian Aquaculture Species
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$23,379.00
Summary
Fat or oil content in fish is an economically important trait as it is one of the primary determinants of flesh quality and consumer perception of the end-product. The market value of a carcass or fillets, particularly of large species such as kingfish and tuna, can be strongly influenced by the percentage of fat in the tissues. Yet little is known about the heritability and genetics behind lipid deposition in YTK, and thus the current ability to select for and improve this highly marketable tra ....Fat or oil content in fish is an economically important trait as it is one of the primary determinants of flesh quality and consumer perception of the end-product. The market value of a carcass or fillets, particularly of large species such as kingfish and tuna, can be strongly influenced by the percentage of fat in the tissues. Yet little is known about the heritability and genetics behind lipid deposition in YTK, and thus the current ability to select for and improve this highly marketable trait is limited. This research will address this deficiency by developing pedigree-based selection for flesh oil content and identifying, as well as quantifying, genes and gene expression associated with this trait. Objectives: 1. Data on the heritability of flesh oil content from twelve YTK families 2. Quantitative data of gene expression for genes associated with fat metabolism and deposition in YTK 3. Identification of novel genes associated with fat metabolism and deposition in YTK 4. Scientific publications in international journals of the above Read moreRead less