Aquafin CRC - SBT Aquaculture Subprogram: Variation To FRDC Projects No's: 2001/103, 2001/248, 2001/249 And 2003/228 To Address Existing Research Requirements Due To The Move To A Commercially Based Seacage Research Platform
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
The SBT aquaculture industry is very successful and has rapidly grown to exceed $300 million per year. This industry is, however, facing greatly increased competition from recently developed tuna aquaculture in Spain, Malta, Italy, Croatia, Turkey and Mexico. The increased global production of farmed tuna saw a significant drop in returns to Australian growers in 2003. A targeted research and development program is essential to maintain the competitiveness of the Australian tuna industry. The SBT aquaculture industry is very successful and has rapidly grown to exceed $300 million per year. This industry is, however, facing greatly increased competition from recently developed tuna aquaculture in Spain, Malta, Italy, Croatia, Turkey and Mexico. The increased global production of farmed tuna saw a significant drop in returns to Australian growers in 2003. A targeted research and development program is essential to maintain the competitiveness of the Australian tuna industry.
In September 2003 the SBT Aquaculture Subprogram Steering Committee reviewed the previous project (2002-249), which provided research services to projects utilising live tuna for experiments. The committee directed that the Tuna Research Farm be closed and two modified projects be submitted: A) A project covering the scientific involvement of Dr Jeff Buchanan in the existing research projects increasing his time on science. B) A new project to be developed by David Ellis covering the use of a commercial tuna farm to hold live tuna for experimental purposes.
This combination was expected to deliver better research outcomes and maximise uptake of results by industry. The ongoing areas of research priority include, nutrition, product quality, physiology, environmental sustainability and health.
Current FRDC-CRC projects addressing these priority areas (Projects 2001/249, 2001/248, 2001/103 & 2003/228) will be supported by this project.
Objectives: 1. As part of project No. 2001-249 measure the digestibility of manufactured SBT diets. 2. As part of project No. 2001-248 determine the most effect way to apply dietary antioxidants to extend the shelf life of SBT flesh. 3. As part of project No. 2001-103 measure the distribution and fate of tuna waste products using field sampling and stable isotopes. 4. As part of project No. 2003-228 establish the metabolic rate of free-swimming tuna and use this information in improved diet development. 5. As part of project No. 2001-249 evaluate the performance of Formu-bait decision support software on commercial tuna farms. Read moreRead less
Leaders Idea Forum - Seafood Community Think Tank- “A Seafood Community United By Ideas”
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$24,763.56
Summary
The perception of the seafood Industry is that, while many individual enterprises are successful and forward moving, on an Industry wide level there is a lack of creative thinking and platforms to express Ideas. The thought processes within the seafood industry need to be fluid enough to evolve, adapt and deal with current and future issues. By promoting discussion and enabling people to explore ideas and issues in a different context, not bound by existing thoughts and limitations, we ....The perception of the seafood Industry is that, while many individual enterprises are successful and forward moving, on an Industry wide level there is a lack of creative thinking and platforms to express Ideas. The thought processes within the seafood industry need to be fluid enough to evolve, adapt and deal with current and future issues. By promoting discussion and enabling people to explore ideas and issues in a different context, not bound by existing thoughts and limitations, we can come up with new ideas, distinct solutions and fresh policy options for our industry.
Why is this needed: • The seafood industry has a perception as being an ageing industry with a lack of fresh thinking. • The industry faces complex challenges operating in a changing world that is mobile, connected and savvy. There is a need, not just to react to these changes, but rather lead and act in a proactive manner. • Through the participation of attendees who are not currently part of the decision making processes within the industry, yet intrinsically linked to its evolution, as well as other leaders and influential people from different industries, new idea’s and innovative thought paths can be formed.Read moreRead less
SCRC: PhD 6.10 Development And Optimisation Of Anaesthetics For Use In The Abalone Aquaculture Industry
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Anaesthetics are currently used on an ad hoc basis within the Australian abalone aquaculture industry, and are only available under veterinary prescription. Any use outside of veterinary prescription is a breach of law. There is a need to develop and apply information already available on the use of anaesthetics on abalone to Australian cultured species, and to identify and research gaps in that information. The aim of this project is to develop anaesthetics for use in the abalone aquaculture in ....Anaesthetics are currently used on an ad hoc basis within the Australian abalone aquaculture industry, and are only available under veterinary prescription. Any use outside of veterinary prescription is a breach of law. There is a need to develop and apply information already available on the use of anaesthetics on abalone to Australian cultured species, and to identify and research gaps in that information. The aim of this project is to develop anaesthetics for use in the abalone aquaculture industry, with the ultimate aim of accumulating sufficient information for application to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for product registration. Applications to the APVMA to register chemicals require exhaustive documentation of product safety, product quality, efficacy, environmental safety and an analysis of potential residues so that export restrictions can be addressed. Once this information is collated and submitted to the APVMA, registration will allow farmers to apply their choice of anaesthetic with confidence that their use is efficacious, safe, and will not affect exports. Providing a choice of registered anaesthetics for abalone growers will improve husbandry practices and provide certainty when exporting to international markets and developing the Australian market. The Australian Abalone Growers’ Association (AAGA) has identified this as a priority for research, and it will contribute to the Finfish Theme Business plan directly through production interventions impacting on product quality, and the A, B, Sea Theme Business plan. It is innovative in that it combines both the requirements of a PhD, namely independent scientific research in a new area, with the practical outcome of providing information required for product registration with the APVMA.Read moreRead less
Objectives: 1. To identify needs for post harvest technology on a national basis, in collaboration with State and Territory based Fisheries Research Advisory Bodies, and other relevant sources 2. To facilitate post harvest research and development with potential for high return 3. To ensure the commercialisation and technology transfer of post harvest research results