Asparagopsis R&D Review And Implementation Plan For A National Seaweed Hatchery Network
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$103,930.00
Summary
The project provides support for ASSA to undertake preparation activities in advance of receiving an $8.0m grant from the Federal government (late May/early June 2023). The duration of the grant is approximately 2 years and includes $6.18 million expenditure aligned to the NHN. Given the tight time frames for what is expected to be a relatively complex capital and human resource intensive NHN build, the earlier the consultation and planning phase can be completed the better. Currently there are ....The project provides support for ASSA to undertake preparation activities in advance of receiving an $8.0m grant from the Federal government (late May/early June 2023). The duration of the grant is approximately 2 years and includes $6.18 million expenditure aligned to the NHN. Given the tight time frames for what is expected to be a relatively complex capital and human resource intensive NHN build, the earlier the consultation and planning phase can be completed the better. Currently there are a number of public and private research organisations conducting research on Asparagopsis aquaculture and the application of Asparagopsis derived products for methane reduction. In order to maximise the industry development impact of grant funding may have, it is imperative that the current research initiatives are compiled and reviewed to identify potential information and opportunity gaps prior to the grant being issued. Engaging a SME to review Asparagopsis R&D and provide expert consultation on the conceptualisation and NHN will improve the prospects for the eligible grant activities to be achieved within the stipulated grant duration (until 31 March 2025).
Objectives: 1. Review Asparagopsis R&D across the supply chain from production to application 2. Develop a plan that details investments in the ASSA National Hatchery Network until 31 March 2025 Read moreRead less
FRDC Sponsorships For 24th International Seaweed Symposium 19-24 Feb 2023, Hobart
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$31,182.72
Summary
The ISS requires $150 K in sponsorship in addition to the $50 K seeding funding provided by Business Events Tasmania. To date we have a number of smaller sponsors and local aquaculture businesses supporting us through exhibitor stands.
As a Silver Sponsor, the FRDC will receive three complementary full registrations, plus conference dinner tickets, and a range of promotional materials including mention at the opening and closing ceremonies, and online visibility. Please see the attach ....The ISS requires $150 K in sponsorship in addition to the $50 K seeding funding provided by Business Events Tasmania. To date we have a number of smaller sponsors and local aquaculture businesses supporting us through exhibitor stands.
As a Silver Sponsor, the FRDC will receive three complementary full registrations, plus conference dinner tickets, and a range of promotional materials including mention at the opening and closing ceremonies, and online visibility. Please see the attached document for a full list of entitlements that the FRDC will receive.
The 5 x industry bursaries will support key people, that have been identified by the International Seaweed Symposium organizing committee, to share their knowledge and experience with Australian seaweed industry representatives. The ISS committee and the conference organizers (Conference Design) will oversee the implementation of the bursaries. Names of people identified as prospective FRDC bursary recipients are listed in the attached document.
Output & Outcomes Outputs may be knowledge, skills, process, practices, items/artefacts, publications, workshops, models, or technology that when adopted, will contribute to planned outcomes
The expected outcomes of sponsorship for the ISS are new national and international collaborations, new alliances, new ideas on how to progress the seaweed industry in Australia, identify new markets, increase investment into the Australian seaweed sector, and launch the emerging Australian seaweed industry into the global arena.
The major output from the conference is the Proceedings of the 24th International Seaweed Symposium, which is a substantial volume that contains peer-reviewed publications arising from conference presentations.
Extension
The legacy of the ISS in Tasmania, Australia, will be global recognition of seaweed research and development in this region, and the unique systems and seaweed flora that Australia has to offer. When held in regions where a seaweed industry is at an early stage (e.g. Chile 1995), the ISS has been pivotal in helping realize the full potential of the industry. Extension will, therefore, be through the transfer of new knowledge and skills that are gained at the ISS to Australian businesses and communities and raise awareness of the seaweed industry through media outlets and engagement with end-users.
Investigation Of The Potential Distribution And Fishery Impact Of The Exotic Seaweed Undaria Pinnatifida
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$3,000.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. To translate a technical manual on the harvesting, processing and quality control of Wakame (undaria pinnatifida) from Japanese to English
Baseline Review Of Research And Development Of An Australian Seaweed Industry
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$5,000.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. The principal objective is to establish baseline market, production and research data on seaweed food products for development by the Australian industry.
Feasibility Study For Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture In Southern Australia
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$448,868.00
Summary
With aquaculture production increasing rapidly in South Australia, as well as several other states including Tasmania, there is an increasing level of concern about the trade-offs between economic returns and environmental sustainability. In Australia, most aquaculture, particularly in-sea aquaculture, is undertaken on a single species basis. For finfish, which are fed a diet based on either baitfish or pelleted feeds, this means that a considerable amount of nutrients are released into the envi ....With aquaculture production increasing rapidly in South Australia, as well as several other states including Tasmania, there is an increasing level of concern about the trade-offs between economic returns and environmental sustainability. In Australia, most aquaculture, particularly in-sea aquaculture, is undertaken on a single species basis. For finfish, which are fed a diet based on either baitfish or pelleted feeds, this means that a considerable amount of nutrients are released into the environment. For example, for the two main species farmed in Spencer Gulf in South Australia, southern bluefin tuna and yellowtail kingfish, for every tonne of production, as much as 500 and 200 kg respectively of nitrogen is released into the environment. In areas of high production, these wastes have the potential to stimulate plankton blooms and/or smother the benthos. As a consequence, stocking levels are closely regulated to reduce the potential for environmental harm, and there is considerable interest in methods for removing wastes and/or mitigating their impacts. IMTA thus has the potential to be utilised in Australia to both decrease the environmental impacts of finfish farming, and increase financial returns to the aquaculture industry. If successful, IMTA could be used to reduce nutrient inputs from farming into the marine environment, giving industry the flexibility to maintain higher stocking levels, leading to more optimal use of resources. Before IMTA can be undertaken on a commercial scale in the warm temperate waters of southern Australia, however, there are a number of questions that need to be addressed. These include what species and farming systems are suitable, what is the potential for the species used to act as an intermediate host for parasites of other species in the system, and are their any food safety issues that need to be addressed.
Objectives: 1. Review available published and unpublished literature and databases, and liase with international research teams, to assess potentially suitable species and farming techniques for use in IMTA 2. Trial selected macroalgae species in tanks to improve understanding of their biology and develop appropriate propagation techniques for later open-water grow-out, based on knowledge gained from Objective 1 3. Undertake a field trial of IMTA, to assess macroalgal growth rates, determine optimal spatial configuration to maximise growth, and commercial potential 4. Assess the potential for macroalgal species trialled to act as reservoirs for parasites/pathogens of other species used in the system 5. Provide improved parameter estimates for biogeochemical modelling of IMTA, enabling its consequences for regional nutrient enrichment to be determined 6. Provide recomendations to industry on what species to farm, with what culture systems, and in what densities, to optimise both nutrient extraction and economic returns Read moreRead less
Development And Ongoing Maintenance Of An Australian Standard For Aquatic Plant Names
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$67,976.00
Summary
This standard will define the standard names for aquatic plant names including algae, microalgae, samphire, etc to be used in Australia; and specify when standard names are to be used. Annex A of the standard will provide a list of agreed standard names for aquatic plants and will form part of the standard.
Plants from marine and freshwater environments are covered by this standard, irrespective of the country of origin.
The scope of the standard is intentionally broad, bu ....This standard will define the standard names for aquatic plant names including algae, microalgae, samphire, etc to be used in Australia; and specify when standard names are to be used. Annex A of the standard will provide a list of agreed standard names for aquatic plants and will form part of the standard.
Plants from marine and freshwater environments are covered by this standard, irrespective of the country of origin.
The scope of the standard is intentionally broad, but the species to be considered initially for inclusion in the Australian Standard for aquatic plant names will be limited to edible marine algae, microalgae, and samphire from marine environments but species from freshwater environments can be included as necessary.
Other commercial species may be added at a later time as necessary.
Not developing a standard would result in marketplace confusion.
This project is to get the process rolling and develop an initial standard.
The project will also include the maintenance of the proposed standard for the first three years
Objectives: 1. To assign standard names for current and potential edible aquatic plant names that are sold for human consumption – including commercially important algae and samphire species. 2. To achieve stakeholder support for the proposed names 3. To develop an appropriate Australian Standard for aquatic plant names incorporating the agreed list of edible marine algae. 4. To maintain the Australian Standard for Aquatic Plant Names for 3 years Read moreRead less
SCRC: PhD: Improvement Of Abalone Nutrition With Macroalgae Addition
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
The Australian Abalone Growers’ Association met in September 2009 and identified their priority areas for research. Their two highest priorities were: 1. Identification of nutritional requirements for abalone at different life stages; and 2. Identification of nutritional requirements for abalone for different seasons. Thus, this is clearly an area requiring research and collaboration with abalone growers. Therefore this project will contribute directly towards two of the industry’s identified pr ....The Australian Abalone Growers’ Association met in September 2009 and identified their priority areas for research. Their two highest priorities were: 1. Identification of nutritional requirements for abalone at different life stages; and 2. Identification of nutritional requirements for abalone for different seasons. Thus, this is clearly an area requiring research and collaboration with abalone growers. Therefore this project will contribute directly towards two of the industry’s identified priorities through enhancing the information generated by 2010/736.
This project lies directly within the A and B of Seafood Theme outcomes. In particular, this project addresses outcomes 1 (Academic researchers with specialist skills and knowledge specific to the seafood industry continue to be available to provide research and technical capacity to the Australian seafood industry) and 2 (CRC industry participants have the necessary skills to implement CRC research results for the use in the aquaculture and wild harvest businesses).Read moreRead less
If Australian primary industry sectors are to compete and succeed internationally, producers must establish themselves at the forefront of production, distribution and management. Nuffield Australia's scholarship program gives primary producers the opportunity to learn about the forces shaping international trade policy in key markets, the issues behind consumer sentiment, and the technological advances being implemented by producers in other countries. The information that S ....If Australian primary industry sectors are to compete and succeed internationally, producers must establish themselves at the forefront of production, distribution and management. Nuffield Australia's scholarship program gives primary producers the opportunity to learn about the forces shaping international trade policy in key markets, the issues behind consumer sentiment, and the technological advances being implemented by producers in other countries. The information that Scholars gather while overseas helps them make rational management decisions that position their enterprises so they benefit from international opportunities as they arise. This project addresses FRDC outcome: The knowledge and skills of people in and supporting the Australian fishing industry, and in the wider community,are developed and used so that Australians derive maximum economic, environmental and social benefits from fisheries research and development Challenge 4 actions addressed by this project: Develop industry champions to bridge the gap between Australian-based knowledge and that developed overseas. NRP-4 RRDP-7 Foster an environment that encourages innovation and its adoption to assist the development of the industry. NRP-4 RRDP-7 Enhance opportunities for information and technology transfer within and between sectors. NRP-4 RRDP-7 Objectives: 1. The successful completion of one Nuffield Farming Scholarship by a practicing producer, each year for three years. Read moreRead less