Viral Endemiology Of Selected Australian Commercial Fish Species And Their Susceptibility To Viral Diseases
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Objectives: 1. Expand the Australian viral endemiology testing facility to include certified continuous cell lines derived from commercially important Australian fish species, 2. enabling the viral endemiology and susceptibility of these fish to be studied
An Investigation Of The Trace Elements Present In Bronze Whaler Sharks And Rock Lobsters
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Objectives: 1. Isolate mercury & selenium present in the flesh of bronze whaler sharks; 2. explore the nature & concentration of metallic trace elements in the offal of rock lobsters, particularly those present in the hepatopancreas of the western rock lobster
Preliminary Feasibility Study On The Use Of New Age-pigment-based Methods For Age Determination Of Western Rock Lobster (Panulirus Cygnus)
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$27,170.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. Preliminary feasibility study on the use of new age-pigment-based methods for age determination of western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus)
Seafood On Spencer - Showcasing Spencer Gulf Seafood
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$2,500.00
Summary
If we are awarded the $10,000 FRDC will be offered an exclusive Platinum Sponsorship of the event and you will experience an exclusive Gulf to Plate experience with a reserved table in our sponsors area and you will receive a chefs tasting platter from each of our high end caterers along with some complimentary drinks. Here you will have the opportunity to network with fellow sponsors for example: SFM Blue, SAFCOL Fishmarket who are bringing a table of SA fish buyers, SA Prawn Association, SA Bl ....If we are awarded the $10,000 FRDC will be offered an exclusive Platinum Sponsorship of the event and you will experience an exclusive Gulf to Plate experience with a reserved table in our sponsors area and you will receive a chefs tasting platter from each of our high end caterers along with some complimentary drinks. Here you will have the opportunity to network with fellow sponsors for example: SFM Blue, SAFCOL Fishmarket who are bringing a table of SA fish buyers, SA Prawn Association, SA Blue Crab Pot Fishers Association, A & C Barnes Seafoods, Barnes Seafood, Hewett Seafood, Bencar Fisheries. Other possible networking opportunities are with The Hon Clare Scriven MLC, local Federal and State Members of Parliament, Director of Fisheries and other PIRSA representatives, SARDI representatives and local Industry. I have attached a copy of our sponsorship proposal which will outline other promotional benefits including print and social media etc. PLEASE note our printing material will be printed on the 2nd of December so we have time to distribute it to surrounding towns before the Xmas holidays so we will need confirmation prior to this with a high resolution logo if you would like to be included on our posters as a sponsor. Read moreRead less
Development Of A USA Market Strategy For Western Rock Lobster Tails
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$25,150.20
Summary
Objectives: 1. To establish the perception of the trade towards the WA lobster tails compared to other species 2. To provide a summary of the long term implications of the current position 3. To provide recommendations of how the current demand and price attitude can be turned around including a programme of restoration and financing options 4. To develop a strategy programme to pursue the restoration and improvement on lobster tails marketing in USA
ESD And Fisheries: What, Why, How And When? A Stakeholders' Workshop
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$57,927.49
Summary
The Research Subcommittee of the Standing Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) has been developing a national approach to the implementation of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) in fisheries. Recently, Environment Australia (EA) has proposed changes to Schedule 4 of the Wildlife Protection Act in which the general exemption of commercial fish species from Schedule 4 be removed. It will be a requirement that "species are taken in a manner that is demonstrably ecologically su ....The Research Subcommittee of the Standing Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) has been developing a national approach to the implementation of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) in fisheries. Recently, Environment Australia (EA) has proposed changes to Schedule 4 of the Wildlife Protection Act in which the general exemption of commercial fish species from Schedule 4 be removed. It will be a requirement that "species are taken in a manner that is demonstrably ecologically sustainable" before being given an exemption from the Act. EA has developed a draft set of criteria for assessing sustainability of commercial fisheries. SCFA has formed a Sustainability Indicators Working Group to coordinate a national response. The Research Subcommittee presented a workplan for developing sustainability indicators to this Group on October 15. This was endorsed by SCFA on 26 October 1999.
These national initiatives should also been seen within the context of international developments such as FAO's 'Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries'and 'Guidelines for Developing Indicators for Sustainable Development for Wild Capture Fisheries', the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) 'Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Fishing' and ISO 14000. A number of Australian fisheries have expressed interest in obtaining MSC accreditation.
The interaction of fisheries and the environment including increased scrutiny of the industry by environment groups, MSC and Schedule 4, was one of the main themes at the recent Seafood Directions Conference.
Its against this background of major developments by a range of agencies, both national and international, that this workshop is proposed. To effectively implement ESD in fisheries will require a partnership between all stakeholders. The proposed workshop is endorsed by SCFA. It is consistent with the workplan developed by the Research Subcommittee. It is the first step to ensuring all participants are aware of all the issues, speak the same language and take ownership of the process. The workshop will identify stakeholder priorities and proved the basis for an action plan addressing these priorities.
The workshop will replace an FRDC-sponsored workshop which was scheduled to be held during 1999. It will be held in conjunction with the International Seafood Fair to be held at Geelong in March 2000. Objectives: 1. To hold a workshop to ensure all stakeholders are aware of the issues and processes surrounding ESD and fisheries. 2. To identify SCFA, industry and other stakeholder priorities. 3. To provide the basis for an action plan for addressing stakeholder priorities. Read moreRead less
SCRC: Compositional Profiles Of Australian Seafood- Strategic Analysis And Method Development.
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
The consultaive process with the CRC end-users identified a need for accurate, consistent and scientifically sound baseline compositional data of commercially traded seafood species. This information can be used to substantiate product label claims, including nutrition panel information and health claims; to promote the benefits of seafood and seafood consumption as part of a balanced diet, to inform dietary modelling activities and nutrition calculations, to gain and maintaining market access, ....The consultaive process with the CRC end-users identified a need for accurate, consistent and scientifically sound baseline compositional data of commercially traded seafood species. This information can be used to substantiate product label claims, including nutrition panel information and health claims; to promote the benefits of seafood and seafood consumption as part of a balanced diet, to inform dietary modelling activities and nutrition calculations, to gain and maintaining market access, to respond to bad publicity and to benchmark production processes.
In order to meet this identified need for reliable compositional data, industry participants have also identified an increasing need to have access to an expanded capacity of certified analysis. Phase 1 of the compositional profiles program will result in a strategic assessment of analytical capacity within the Seafood CRC and identify and prioritise methodology not currently available but required to meet current and emerging Australian seafood industry requirements for nutritional and compositional analyses. These certified methods can then be developed as part of this project, resulting in and meeting the need for an expanded capacity for the industry.
The Chemistry Centre as the oldest NATA accredited laboratory in Australia and the holder of widest NATA certified capacity of tests for food analysis in Australia is well placed to add seafood specific analytes to its capacity. Investment in establishment and expansion of seafood analytical capacity using the centre's existing infrastructure and diverse highly technical instrument base will expand Australian capacity in this key area for at least the next twenty years, leading to a long term efficient and competent resource for industry and academic research and development.Read moreRead less
Fishery Independent Study Of The Spawning Stock Of The Western Rock Lobster - BCA
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$4,394.73
Summary
Objectives: 1. To fully develop experimental spawnig stock survey techniques basd upon successful feasibility studies conducted by the WA Fisheries Department's Research Division over the past 2 years 2. Test the feasibility of developing annual fishery-independent indices of reproductive potential on both a regional and whole fishery basis