Maintenance And Operation Of The Australian Seafood Extension And Advisory Service (AUSEAS)
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$310,872.22
Summary
Objectives: 1. To provide the post-harvest sector of the Australian seafood industry with technical information and advice that is timely, accurate and relevant. 2. To proactively promulgate the results of research to companies that are well placed to use them. 3. To identify areas where research is needed and the institutes where the work can be done. 4. To promote networking between companies in the post-harvest area by personal contact and publications. 5. To provi ....Objectives: 1. To provide the post-harvest sector of the Australian seafood industry with technical information and advice that is timely, accurate and relevant. 2. To proactively promulgate the results of research to companies that are well placed to use them. 3. To identify areas where research is needed and the institutes where the work can be done. 4. To promote networking between companies in the post-harvest area by personal contact and publications. 5. To provide sales support for selected publications and database maintenance. These include directories, research reports and the FishMAD service, disseminating the results of the national seafood consumption study. 6. Publication of second edition of Australian Seafood Industry Directory 1997-99. Read moreRead less
Extension Of MSC Certification For Western Australian Fisheries
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$686,000.00
Summary
The FRDC, WAFIC and MSC have undertaken public perception studies on the support of fishing activities that have shown that the industry has a very low level of support. The Australian public simply does not believe the message given to it by industry and Government. Western Australia has recognised that the very survival of wild-harvest fisheries depends on a paradigm shift in this negative perception and only a credible, internationally recognised, third-party certification of the State's fi ....The FRDC, WAFIC and MSC have undertaken public perception studies on the support of fishing activities that have shown that the industry has a very low level of support. The Australian public simply does not believe the message given to it by industry and Government. Western Australia has recognised that the very survival of wild-harvest fisheries depends on a paradigm shift in this negative perception and only a credible, internationally recognised, third-party certification of the State's fisheries will alter the perception and provide industry with the level of security to invest in its future. The $14.56 million earmarked for third party certification will be split as following: $6.56 million for MSC pre-assessment, full assessment and initial audit and; $2 million per year over 4 years ($8 million) to support Department of Fisheries research and management inputs to the certification process. If the benefits of this investment are to be fully realised for the State and the industry there must be investment in community and industry engagement, and engagement with the post-harvest sector through to the retail and food service. Without such engagement the benefits of certification will not be fully captured. This will require research and testing of cost effective mechanisms to effectively engage. The project builds on the substantial investment by the FRDC in research for Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management. The project will also link with other FRDC activities nationally like the Key Stock Status Report and the trial of the NSW Responsible Fisheries Management Certification project. The whole program of activities in WA that include: A new fisheries Act; MSC certification; and support for FRDC’s marketing function are singularly the largest changes being implemented by a fisheries jurisdiction to improve the future outlook for both capture fisheries and aquaculture. Objectives: 1. To develop and assess communication strategies on how best to obtain commercial fishers support for implementation of third party certification in their fisheries, with the focus being on Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification 2. To assess options for promoting MSC to obtain public confidence in the management of WA fisheries 3. To assess different evaluation methodologies for third party certification that are cost effective and improve the delivery of the program for both fishers and the community 4. Develop and trial a practical framework that would deliver a more cost efficient way for a range of smaller, independent, companies in the supply chain to gain MSC Chain of Custody to optimize community recognition and appreciation of Australian MSC certified seafood 5. To work with stakeholders (retail, fisheries management and environmental agencies) to establish where possible equivalence for the third party certification framework that is being developed for WA fisheries Read moreRead less
Making The Most Of The Catch: A Forum For Industry
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$24,000.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. To provide forum for the sharing of critical information between the Australian seafood industry, government and post-harvest seafood researchers. 2. To demonstrate and promote the applications of recent seafood research in Australia 3. To encourage world's best practice in Australian seafood industry 4. To complement and bring an Asia-Pacific context outlook to the imminent Second World Fisheries Congress to be held 28 July to 2 August (most fish technology ....Objectives: 1. To provide forum for the sharing of critical information between the Australian seafood industry, government and post-harvest seafood researchers. 2. To demonstrate and promote the applications of recent seafood research in Australia 3. To encourage world's best practice in Australian seafood industry 4. To complement and bring an Asia-Pacific context outlook to the imminent Second World Fisheries Congress to be held 28 July to 2 August (most fish technology conferences traditionally have a Eurocentric or Western focus). Read moreRead less
Towards The Sustainable Use Of NT Fishery Resources
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$19,712.88
Summary
Objectives: 1. Reassess four major fisheries in the Northern Territory(deepwater snapper, red snapper, mud crab and shark 2. Advise the Northern Territory government on the biological status of these fisheries, andy changes required in their management and any necessary changes to future research programs 3. Provide comment on stock assessment and management strategies for other fieheries (eg trepand, spanish mackerel, mud crab, shark, barramundi, jewfish 4. Provide Norther ....Objectives: 1. Reassess four major fisheries in the Northern Territory(deepwater snapper, red snapper, mud crab and shark 2. Advise the Northern Territory government on the biological status of these fisheries, andy changes required in their management and any necessary changes to future research programs 3. Provide comment on stock assessment and management strategies for other fieheries (eg trepand, spanish mackerel, mud crab, shark, barramundi, jewfish 4. Provide Northern Territory fisheries scientists and managers training in recent stock analysis and resource mangement methodolgy Read moreRead less