Centre Of Research Excellence In Infectious Diseases Modelling To Inform Public Health Policy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,600,064.00
Summary
Infectious diseases pose a global challenge, with substantial human and economic costs. Mathematical models provide valuable frameworks to assess likely benefits of interventions to control infection spread and burden. Leveraging existing NHMRC support, we will expand modeling capability to inform infectious disease control policy in Australia and our region. Focus areas include vaccine preventable disease, respiratory viruses and emerging pathogens, supported by innovative methods development.
Objectives: 1. Study the biology of the mud crab (Scylla serrata) and its fishery in Queensland, 2. Study the relative efficiency of various methods of fishing for crabs
An Economic Evaluation Of Fishing Methods Used In The South Australian Marine Scale Fishery
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Objectives: 1. Estimate the relative economic efficiency of fishing methods used in the SA marine scale fishery. 2. Identify possible changes to the current range of restrictions on permitted fishing methods that will improve economic efficiency in the fishery
A Technical Review Of Formal Fisheries Harvest Strategies.
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$80,000.00
Summary
Since the HSP was introduced in 2007 there has been a great deal published both nationally and internationally concerning the development and application of harvest strategies. This work needs to be reviewed for new technical content, especially with respect to new and developing methodologies for stock assessments and risk evaluation, and how the new work relates to issues that have been identified in the current HSP. For example, a 10 July 2012 letter from DAFF to FRDC identified issues arisin ....Since the HSP was introduced in 2007 there has been a great deal published both nationally and internationally concerning the development and application of harvest strategies. This work needs to be reviewed for new technical content, especially with respect to new and developing methodologies for stock assessments and risk evaluation, and how the new work relates to issues that have been identified in the current HSP. For example, a 10 July 2012 letter from DAFF to FRDC identified issues arising from the review of the harvest strategy policy as a key research priority.
The HSP is generally regarded as successful. However, the review has identified aspects of the policy, the guidelines, and its implementation, that might be improved to better meet the policy’s objectives. Areas of improvement include consideration of appropriate limit reference points based on trophic role or the biological characteristics of different groups of species (e.g. teleosts vs. chondrichthyans), incorporation of spatial management, approaches to setting total allowable catches (TACs) in multispecies fisheries, data-poor stocks (including byproduct), rebuilding strategies and indicators of economic performance. This project will review the latest publications relevant to those priority areas along with research work in progress so as to provide the HSP advisory committee with technical advice on potential improvements to these aspects of the existing policy. Evaluation of current research and developing technologies will provide a basis for a revised policy to incorporate greater flexibility in responding to shifts in stocks and ecosystems from environmental drivers, such as climate change. This work will ultimately contribute to continued improvements in the economic performance and sustainability of Commonwealth fisheries and will have relevance to shared fisheries, fisheries in other jurisdictions, and internationally.
Objectives: 1. A detailed review of the extent and effectiveness of implementation of the Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and harvest strategies across Commonwealth fisheries, including the identification of potential performance measures 2. A technical overview paper for consideration by stakeholders and Australian Government agencies as part of the review of the Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and Guidelines. Read moreRead less
TSGA IPA: The Australian Aquatic Animal Health And Vaccine Centre: First Phase To Establish Atlantic Salmon Biosecure Fish Facility Capabilities And Develop Strategy For An Australian Centre Of Excellence
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$1,694,600.00
Summary
Commercial in confidence. To know more about this project please contact FRDC. Objectives: Commercial in confidence
Objectives: 1. To quantify levels of commercial and recreational harvesting of pipis on selected NSW beaches 2. To make preliminary estimates of the effects of harvesting