Trojan Y as a genetic solution for controlling and eradicating the Eastern mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki. The project aims to develop applied genetic strategies to eradicate Gambusia, a serious invasive pest fish species, from a Tasmanian estuary. The goal is to advance the Trojan Y chromosome model from theory to an applied solution. The project aims to employ an integrated ecological, physiological, behavioural, genetic and genomics approach, within the unique island-within-an-island status ....Trojan Y as a genetic solution for controlling and eradicating the Eastern mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki. The project aims to develop applied genetic strategies to eradicate Gambusia, a serious invasive pest fish species, from a Tasmanian estuary. The goal is to advance the Trojan Y chromosome model from theory to an applied solution. The project aims to employ an integrated ecological, physiological, behavioural, genetic and genomics approach, within the unique island-within-an-island status of Gambusia infestation in Tasmania.Read moreRead less
Fishing for change: enhancing Australia’s seafood futures. Seafood production is an important part of Australia’s economy and future food security. In a dual relationship, fisheries are both vulnerable to and a cause of changes in the marine environment. This project will identify the maximum limits to Australian seafood production and will determine the impacts of future perturbations. To achieve this, the project will: combine existing rich historical data sources with state-of-the art ecosyst ....Fishing for change: enhancing Australia’s seafood futures. Seafood production is an important part of Australia’s economy and future food security. In a dual relationship, fisheries are both vulnerable to and a cause of changes in the marine environment. This project will identify the maximum limits to Australian seafood production and will determine the impacts of future perturbations. To achieve this, the project will: combine existing rich historical data sources with state-of-the art ecosystem and fisheries models; analyse environmental impacts that will complement national fisheries stock assessments that are essential for future competitive exports; and determine our growing seafood imports and their role in Australia’s and the world’s food security.Read moreRead less
Developing solutions to marine mammal interactions with long-line fisheries. Developing solutions to marine mammal interactions with long-line fisheries. This project aims to use innovative techniques to determine aspects of natural marine mammal behaviour that can be exploited, in conjunction with optimal fishing vessel operations, to minimise their interactions with commercial fisheries. Marine mammal interactions with commercial fisheries are a growing worldwide issue with both ecological (in ....Developing solutions to marine mammal interactions with long-line fisheries. Developing solutions to marine mammal interactions with long-line fisheries. This project aims to use innovative techniques to determine aspects of natural marine mammal behaviour that can be exploited, in conjunction with optimal fishing vessel operations, to minimise their interactions with commercial fisheries. Marine mammal interactions with commercial fisheries are a growing worldwide issue with both ecological (incidental bycatch and increased dependence on fisheries) and economic consequences (annual losses of tens of millions of dollars to the fishing industry). Successful solutions to reduce these interactions have remained elusive. Outcomes from this research are expected to be applicable worldwide, have substantial economic and ecological benefits, and ensure the sustainability of the fishing industry.Read moreRead less