SCRC: Nutrient Profiling: Phase 1 Of Extension For The Seafood Compositional Profiles Project
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
This project will be undertaken to analyse the compositional fish data from SARDI (21 species with various nutrient profiles); to identify key messages for dissemination to consumers and industry; and to contribute ideas for the communication plan for disseminating these messages (extension project). This project is a follow-on from the Seafood CRC funded project: 2010/738, with a proposed commencement date 26 March, 2012.
Digital Communications - FRDC Electronic Newsletter And Content
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$157,999.86
Summary
It is clear that just providing access to base line data and research reports is not what end users (industry, opinion leaders (journalists and chefs), and consumers) are after, rather the feedback is that they need material compiled, synthesised and analysed for them.
The FRDC will implement two phases of activities targeting industry and opinion leaders; and secondly consumers. The first phase will focus on presenting information in an easy accessible format. The second aims to deliv ....It is clear that just providing access to base line data and research reports is not what end users (industry, opinion leaders (journalists and chefs), and consumers) are after, rather the feedback is that they need material compiled, synthesised and analysed for them.
The FRDC will implement two phases of activities targeting industry and opinion leaders; and secondly consumers. The first phase will focus on presenting information in an easy accessible format. The second aims to deliver the key messages to consumers via the media and in particular regular digital content. Objectives: 1. Develop an effective electronic newsletter format to extend and engage end users in particular food service, media and seafood consumers 2. Establish and grow the audience for the electronic newsletter to 5000 subscribers Read moreRead less
Optimising throughput and Delay in network coded systems. This project addresses one main disadvantage of network coding: decoding delay. By solving this issue, we will unlock the true potential of network coding: delivery of high data rates in wireless and wireline networks. This will make network coding an attractive choice for live video streaming and mission-critical delay-sensitive applications.
Tactical Research Fund: Establishing Industry Catch Sampling For WA's Crystal Crab Fishery
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$46,338.00
Summary
This fishery moved from input to output controls in 2008. As a result, fishing patterns have changed: effort in the fishery is now less dispersed over the grounds; high grading has become common-place, with consequent reduced CPUE; there has been a radical decrease in under-size crabs. The observed changes could be interpreted as either an outcome of overexploitation, or inadequate sampling. Clearly, there is an urgent need for this to be clarified.
Size and sex ratios of crystal cra ....This fishery moved from input to output controls in 2008. As a result, fishing patterns have changed: effort in the fishery is now less dispersed over the grounds; high grading has become common-place, with consequent reduced CPUE; there has been a radical decrease in under-size crabs. The observed changes could be interpreted as either an outcome of overexploitation, or inadequate sampling. Clearly, there is an urgent need for this to be clarified.
Size and sex ratios of crystal crabs are related to their depth and longshore distribution and inadequate sampling can provide misleading data. The cost of increasing data collection which has traditionally been done at sea by technical officers from the Department of Fisheries would be prohibitive for a small fishery such as this one. The solution is for industry to collect the data in the course of fishing by using fishermen to sample a small number of pots on each line that is hauled. Meetings have been arranged to discuss how fishermen might assist with the sampling and all quota holders in the fishery have expressed an enthusiastic willingness to participate.
This project will work with licence holders, Industry representatives and Department of Fisheries representatives, to develop the most effective and efficient means of sampling the catch, recording the data, and training the fishermen who will become responsible for its collection.
Objectives: 1. Development of effective and efficient means to sample the catch and record the data. 2. Provide training for those fishermen who are sampling the catch and recording the data. Read moreRead less
Safeguarding Future Wireless Communications with Physical Layer Security. Wireless communication is vulnerable to eavesdropping attacks since the transmitted signal enters an open wireless medium allowing anyone to overhear it. This project tackles the challenging problem of secure wireless transmissions through the advancement of a new security technology termed physical layer security. Theoretical frameworks are expected to be developed to understand how this new technology extracts the intri ....Safeguarding Future Wireless Communications with Physical Layer Security. Wireless communication is vulnerable to eavesdropping attacks since the transmitted signal enters an open wireless medium allowing anyone to overhear it. This project tackles the challenging problem of secure wireless transmissions through the advancement of a new security technology termed physical layer security. Theoretical frameworks are expected to be developed to understand how this new technology extracts the intrinsic security from the wireless medium to protect the confidentiality of information transmission. The research outcome is expected to provide for innovative solutions to safeguard Australia's future commercial, government and military wireless networks, and to give pivotal insights into the impact of this new technology on national security.Read moreRead less
Beyond GVP: The Value Of Inshore Commercial Fisheries To Fishers And Consumers In Regional Communities On Queensland’s East Coast
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$179,648.64
Summary
There are multiple threats to ongoing access/operation of commercial inshore fisheries (finfish and crab) along Queensland’s east coast. These include port developments and expansions, coastal development, public perception (which influences management) and competition between fishing sectors (which also influences management). These threats to access could adversely affect not only commercial fishers themselves, but also secondary industries as well as the availability of seafood to local commu ....There are multiple threats to ongoing access/operation of commercial inshore fisheries (finfish and crab) along Queensland’s east coast. These include port developments and expansions, coastal development, public perception (which influences management) and competition between fishing sectors (which also influences management). These threats to access could adversely affect not only commercial fishers themselves, but also secondary industries as well as the availability of seafood to local communities. It is now well documented that consumers prefer local seafood products, and are willing to pay more for seafood labelled ‘local’ (Tobin et al. 2010; Calogeras et al. 2011).
It could be assumed that reducing these threats and ensuring ongoing operation of commercial fisheries and local seafood supply is desirable, for many social and economic reasons. Yet there is little information about the value inshore commercial fisheries and fishing businesses provide to communities (aside from the much used GVP, which has long been recognised as a nonsensical measure of value (e.g. Edwards 1991, McPhee & Hundloe 2004)), or the relative value of local seafood compared to non-local seafood for consumers.
Without knowing the real economic value of commercial fisheries and local seafood for regional communities, decisions regarding management of, and access to, resources are likely to be ill informed. Real value information can be used to ensure appropriate access of fishers and consumers to fisheries resources, better assess the economic impacts of other coastal activities that negatively affect fishing, or better inform reallocation processes where necessary.
Objectives: 1. Determine the economic value of inshore commercial finfish and crab fisheries within Qld east-coast regional communities 2. Model the flow-on economic and employment value of inshore commercial fisheries 3. Determine the relative value of local seafood compared to non-local Australian or imported products 4. Develop a transferable methodology template to measure the value of commercial fisheries to regional communities for a broader range of fisheries Read moreRead less
New error correction strategies for continuous variable quantum key distribution. Quantum key distribution is a completely secure method for two distant parties to share a unique secret key. The aim of this project is to design new algorithms, construction tools and analysis techniques to produce new iterative error correction codes, which will improve the operational distance and performance of quantum key distribution.
Optimum cross-layer design in wireless communication systems with channel uncertainty. For wireless communications to be part of Australia's information delivery infrastructure, including the National Broadband Network, requires improvements in reliability, speed and cost effectiveness over current technologies. The assembled world class research team has the objective to develop advanced design techniques to meet this challenge.
El-Nemo SE: Extending The Redmap Pilot To South East Australia: Using Citizen Science For Engagement And Early Indication Of Potential New Opportunities
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$60,000.00
Summary
One of the major implications of climate change is the large-scale redistribution of species; as the environment changes, species shift in response to keep track of preferred environmental conditions. This is happening faster in the ocean compared to land, and species are moving greater distances where the warming is greater (Chen et al 2011 Science) - such as the southeast of Australia.
To best respond to these changes we need to ensure 1/ we have an early indication of how spe ....One of the major implications of climate change is the large-scale redistribution of species; as the environment changes, species shift in response to keep track of preferred environmental conditions. This is happening faster in the ocean compared to land, and species are moving greater distances where the warming is greater (Chen et al 2011 Science) - such as the southeast of Australia.
To best respond to these changes we need to ensure 1/ we have an early indication of how species are shifting (what might be new opportunities?) and 2/ our industries and communities are aware of these changes and accepting of the science underpinning management responses. Redmap takes advantage of the collective observations and geographical area covered by fishers and divers to provide detailed, verifiable and low-cost observations of how and when our marine ecosystems are changing. Information collected can address key knowledge gaps in partnership with the southeast’s marine industries and coastal communities. Critically, it is also a valuable proven tool to promote awareness of climate change impacts. Range shifts is a concept which is tangible, visual and easily understood, in contrast with complicated computational projections or analyses which are not readily grasped (or indeed trusted) by the general community. Up to 80% of fishers do not believe climate change is occurring, or that it will affect their industry, yet given Australia approach of co-management it is absolutely critical that industry and community acknowledge climate change as a risk so they may better respond and adapt in a timely manner to the challenges ahead.
This project directly addresses high level objectives in the SEAP/DAFF deed, which are to: • facilitate fishing and aquaculture sectors to make informed decisions on adapting to climate change; For example, as new species are reported to Redmap in a new jurisdiction, stakeholders will be able to consider the potential of future fishing opportunities. • inform decisions on fisheries management arrangements to ensure they are responsive to a changing environment. For example, as new species are reported to Redmap in a new jurisdiction, fisheries managers will be able to review available data and consider the appropriateness of current management controls such as catch limits, closed seasons and size limits.
In terms of the existing DAFF deed milestones, this proposal clearly aligns with 'information products of climate change implications for the sectors'. It has demonstrated capacity to help increase awareness amongst the fishing and non-fishing community - increased awareness is a pre-requisite for effective stakeholder engagement and ultimately adaptation. Objectives: 1. Add VIC, NSW and SA material and species details to the Redmap website, make appropriate database connections and add VIC, NSW and SA scientists to the ghtings verification panel to ensure highest quality data. 2. Develop a facility where we can engage, inform and educate marine industries and communities in the southeast (using their own data) about marine climate change impacts and issues 3. Provide and test the framework allowing ecological monitoring of southeast coastal waters for observations of species shifting their geographical ranges. 4. Once deployed, utilise Redmap to increase awareness of climate change among SE marine industries, thereby indirectly improving adaptive capacity to respond constructively to climate change impacts. Read moreRead less