The ACA is obligated within its IPA to host a convention every three years or so. The primary need is to showcase R&D investment related to the abalone and paua industry Objectives: 1. To host a successful convention that showcases recent abalone related R&D as well addresses the theme of the Convention which was "Rebuilding our Resource"
Tactical Research Fund: Reducing The Impact Of Discarded Recreational Fishing Tackle On Coastal Seabirds
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$40,000.00
Summary
This proposal will address the FRDC Recfishing Research priority area "Assessing the impact of recreational fishing methods on conservation values of aquatic habitats" as announced in the 2012 Annual Competitive Round Call for Expressions Of Interest. After making inquiries with seabird rescue organisations, it has become apparent that seabird entanglements in discarded fishing tackle is of major concern. Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital report that their rescue unit responded to approximately 30 ....This proposal will address the FRDC Recfishing Research priority area "Assessing the impact of recreational fishing methods on conservation values of aquatic habitats" as announced in the 2012 Annual Competitive Round Call for Expressions Of Interest. After making inquiries with seabird rescue organisations, it has become apparent that seabird entanglements in discarded fishing tackle is of major concern. Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital report that their rescue unit responded to approximately 300 calls for bird entanglements in discarded fishing tackle in 2011 (to August 1). Further, the Rescue Hotline of Pelican and Seabird Rescue Inc. have received approximately 400 calls in 2011 (to the time of writing - 10/9/2011). These figures are unacceptable and measures need to be taken to decrease the incidence of seabird interactions with discarded recreational fishing tackle. The injuries that result from these interactions are often catastrophic, with a high proportion of entangled animals being euthanised. Healthy Waterways has produced a provocative poster, attached, depicting a pair of budgerigars surrounded by fishing line and hooks. Such negative stereotypes need to be addressed and, as such, there is a need to educate recreational fishers as to the consequences of the careless discarding of fishing tackle. This subject was recently highlighted in a Queensland recreational fishing publication, Queensland Fishing Monthly (see attachment). Both recreational fishing representative groups, Sunfish and Ecofishers, have expressed concern regarding this issue. A fifteen minute search at a secluded recreational fishing location in the northern suburbs of Brisbane by two people resulted in the collection of the fishing tackle pictured in the attachment (13/09/2011 - Tingalpa Creek). Although this could be construed as an environmental problem and beyond the purview of FRDC, it certainly reflects poorly on recreational fishers and, as such, an extension/educational project would help alleviate the problems highlighted in this proposal. Objectives: 1. Quantify the extent of seabird entanglement in northern Moreton Bay 2. Convene a workshop involving relevant stakeholders in order to establish methods for mitigating seabird entanglements 3. Promote the responsible removal of discarded fishing tackle from popular fishing locations in northern Moreton Bay Read moreRead less
SCRC: Seafood CRC: Australian Seafood CRC: 0.5 FTE Postdoctoral Research Fellow - UniSA -Seafood Productivity Engineer
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
The postdoctoral appointee will be located within the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (AME) at UniSA. The AME has a range of activities and expertise that will be of direct relevance to the postdoc position and the Seafood CRC.
AME has:- - Recently launched a Master degree program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management for external delivery of the program. - Need for industry based engineering projects for its final year mechanical engineering s ....The postdoctoral appointee will be located within the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (AME) at UniSA. The AME has a range of activities and expertise that will be of direct relevance to the postdoc position and the Seafood CRC.
AME has:- - Recently launched a Master degree program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management for external delivery of the program. - Need for industry based engineering projects for its final year mechanical engineering students and Masters by coursework students. Thus projects identified by the Seafood Productivity Engineer will be undertaken by final year students. - A PhD research program which can tackle some very complex and long term engineering issues for the Seafood industry. - Staff with expertise in energy reduction and efficient refrigeration for both storage and product transportation. - Staff with expertise in robotics and machine vision for automation. - Staff with interests in recycling and life cycle analysis. - Extensive facilities for testing and evaluating equipment used in seafood processing, storage and transportation. - A range of softwares for modelling of mechanical systems and technologies. - Laboratory for product sorting, sizing and separation. - Collaboration with engineers working in the seafood industry in Israel’s Agricultural Research Organisation. - Track record of working with companies to develop solutions appropriate to the needs of industry.Read moreRead less
Workshop On Post Settlement Processes Affecting The Southern Rock Lobster (Jasus Edwardsii) In Southern Australia
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$13,605.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. To identify the current 'status of knowledge' in post-settlement spiny lobster research, including technological advances, which will be useful in study post-settlement process in southern rock lobster. 2. To bring together key industry, government and research partners to discuss a collaborative research plan aimed at investigating post settlement processes in southern rock lobster. 3. To foster international links in this field of research.
Australian Council Of Prawn Fisheries Research & Development And Strategic Plan
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$91,500.00
Summary
Given the state of development of the Australian prawn fisheries, a coordinated plan across the fisheries can better facilitate a national industry development strategy, while not detracting from responsibility for, or research supporting, stock sustainability issues.
A lack of integration of R&D and other work across stakeholders, States, and Australia exists. This is in part because the industry does not have a strategy with clearly defined R&D needs and priorities to guide investmen ....Given the state of development of the Australian prawn fisheries, a coordinated plan across the fisheries can better facilitate a national industry development strategy, while not detracting from responsibility for, or research supporting, stock sustainability issues.
A lack of integration of R&D and other work across stakeholders, States, and Australia exists. This is in part because the industry does not have a strategy with clearly defined R&D needs and priorities to guide investment and activity.
Two distinct needs are involved in any consideration of better national co-ordination for the southern rock lobster sector:
1.The strategic issues of prioritization, funding and the linkages to (and support for) both industry development plans and Government objectives of industry development.
The goals of industry development are common to both Government and industry. There are certainly issues to be addressed in the type of research and development that is needed to ensure growth opportunities are captured, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of such activities and that adequate funding is secured.
The next essential step is the development of a plan that supports and guides development. This is clearly an industry responsibility with Government facilitating and operating within the management boundaries that have been set to ensure resource sustainability.
2.The operational issues of facilitating effective communication and coordination at all levels (industry/researchers, among researchers, among industry, FRDC/researchers etc).
There are clear benefits (efficiencies, cost savings, potential synergies and new economic activity) to be gained in improving the communication and co-ordination in relation to prawn industry development. These opportunities for enhanced communication and co-ordination exist on a number of levels: a. among researchers b. between researchers and other related disciplines c between industry and researchers and government managers d. between the existing lobster subprograms and researchers and industry. e. between industry bodies and f. Seafood Services Australia.
These benefits are in offer both within States and across the States. The benefits will not be captured without a strategic and coordinated approach to developing the species. An industry Strategic Plan offers the logical mechanism to support the industry as it increasingly turns its endeavours to development beyond sustainability. Objectives: 1. Establish an Australian Prawn Fisheries Research and Development and Strategic plan 2. Ensure effective communication and consultation across the industry about the establishment the plan Read moreRead less
Towards Evaluating The Socio-economic Impacts Of Changes To Queensland’s Inshore Fishery Management
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$220,551.94
Summary
Previous changes in fisheries management have had significant socio-economic impacts on Queensland fisheries (and likely on local seafood supply). E.g. the implementation of the RAP and GBRCMP implemented by the GBRMPA and EPA respectively in 2004 has resulted in over $80 million compensation being paid to fishers and related businesses to date. A more accurate measure of the extent of socio-economic impacts of the RAP is unavailable, however, due to the lack of established methodologies to moni ....Previous changes in fisheries management have had significant socio-economic impacts on Queensland fisheries (and likely on local seafood supply). E.g. the implementation of the RAP and GBRCMP implemented by the GBRMPA and EPA respectively in 2004 has resulted in over $80 million compensation being paid to fishers and related businesses to date. A more accurate measure of the extent of socio-economic impacts of the RAP is unavailable, however, due to the lack of established methodologies to monitor such changes, and lack of baseline socio-economic data prior to implementation of the RAP. Management changes are planned for the near future for Queensland’s inshore fisheries in the form of a new ECIFF Management Plan, potential regional-based management (e.g. area closures), and a management plan for mud crab. Relevant fisheries stakeholders (QSIA and Sunfish) and managers (DPI&F) have expressed the need to collect baseline data prior to management change and to develop and implement methodologies that will allow monitoring of socio-economic changes following the implementation of these management initiatives. Such a methodology will involve selecting appropriate indicators of the socio-economic environment and the collection of baseline data outlining the current socio-economic trends for the recreational, charter and commercial inshore fisheries and seafood consumers. In addition, efficient methodology with which to undertake long-term monitoring of the appropriate socio-economic indicators needs to be determined. This research is also needed if appropriate and useful socio-economic indicators are to be included in a PMS for the inshore fishery. The proposed project will fulfil these needs, allowing the effects of changes in inshore fisheries management to be assessed in the future. Provision of baseline data will also assist in the implementation of any future management change, such as regional-based management and management plans for the mud crab fishery (which is not included in the ECIFF Management Plan).
Objectives: 1. Develop a set of socio-economic indicators that are appropriate to monitor over time for Queensland s east coast inshore fisheries stakeholders (i.e. recreational, charter and commercial fishers and seafood consumers) 2. Collect baseline socio-economic data for Queensland s east coast inshore fisheries stakeholders (i.e. recreational, charter and commercial fishers and seafood consumers) 3. Develop, in cooperation with fishers and managers, a practical and cost-effective socio-economic indicators monitoring system that can be used to measure and assess change in the socio-economic status of the inshore fisheries on Queensland s east coast Read moreRead less
First Implementation Of An Independent Observer Program For The Charter Boat Industry Of NSW: Data For Industry-driven Resource Sustainability
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$209,300.00
Summary
This project was initiated in response to management and scientific needs for greater inclusion of recreational fisheries data for resources assessments of key recreationally caught species and for inclusion in environmental assessments of recreational fishing. This project was deemed a high priority outcome of the NSW DPI Resource Assessment Workshops in 2011, 2012 and again in 2013.
Objectives: 1. Deliver independent quantitative observer-based information on the diversity ....This project was initiated in response to management and scientific needs for greater inclusion of recreational fisheries data for resources assessments of key recreationally caught species and for inclusion in environmental assessments of recreational fishing. This project was deemed a high priority outcome of the NSW DPI Resource Assessment Workshops in 2011, 2012 and again in 2013.
Objectives: 1. Deliver independent quantitative observer-based information on the diversity, rates of capture and length compositions of species retained and released from coastal charter boats in NSW 2. Obtain quantitative information and report on the ages and age compositions of catches of key fish species harvested by the coastal charter boat fishery in NSW 3. Provide summaries of analyses of data across appropriate spatial and temporal scales 4. Deliver summary profiles of charter boat cliental to industry 5. Compare on-board observer estimates of species retained and their rates of capture with industry logbooks 6. Provide feedback to industry and management on project objectives Read moreRead less
Objectives: 1. Analyse Taiwanese gill-net catch/effort & observer generated data sets. 2. Development model for northern shark fishery, predict recovery rate & pattern following cessation of gill-netting 1986. 3. Publication of all data on northern gill-net fishery for reference by industry
Contribution To The Organisation And Publication Of ASFB2004 Workshop Entitled The “National Symposium On Ecosystem Research And Management Of Fisheries”
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$15,000.00
Summary
There are increasing national and international pressures to manage fisheries according to the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD, e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity 1992; National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development 1992; Australia's Ocean's Policy 1998).
Implementing ESD for Australia’s fisheries means that research and management will need to focus increasingly on ecosystem effects. Recent assessments have shown that few data are available on ....There are increasing national and international pressures to manage fisheries according to the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD, e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity 1992; National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development 1992; Australia's Ocean's Policy 1998).
Implementing ESD for Australia’s fisheries means that research and management will need to focus increasingly on ecosystem effects. Recent assessments have shown that few data are available on the ecological effects of most fisheries.
These concepts and approaches are in the developmental stages and need to be better defined, applied and communicated.
This project meets four of the strategies within the FRDCs Natural Resources Sustainability Program: (1) Interactions between fish and their ecosystems; (2) Effects of fishing activities on fish and their ecosystems; (3) Health of fish and their ecosystems; and (4) fisheries and ecosystems management.
Funding this project would ensure FRDC involvement in this critical national initiative in fisheries research and management and extend the valuable long-term relationship between FRDC and ASFB. Objectives: 1. To conduct the ASFB2004 workshop as the "National Symposium on the Ecosystem Research and Management of Fisheries". 2. To involve international and Australian experts on: pelagic fisheries and trophodynamics; temperate reef fisheries and benthic communities; and rivers and estuaries with limited and variable flows. 3. To publish the proceedings from the Symposium in a peer-reviewed, high-quality format, perhaps as a special edition of Marine and Freshwater Research (MFR). Read moreRead less