Sustainable Development Of Tropical Australia: R&D For Management Of Land, Water And Marine Resources
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$25,085.00
Summary
In response to the need for sustainable development of tropical Australia, CSIRO (Divisions of Marine Research, Tropical Agriculture, and Land and Water) in collaboration with State and Territory Departments (Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia), and the Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation (LWRRDC) and Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) are developing a project which aims to overcome the significant gaps that exist in current knowledg ....In response to the need for sustainable development of tropical Australia, CSIRO (Divisions of Marine Research, Tropical Agriculture, and Land and Water) in collaboration with State and Territory Departments (Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia), and the Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation (LWRRDC) and Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) are developing a project which aims to overcome the significant gaps that exist in current knowledge relating to the impacts of catchments and their associated land uses on the coastal zone and to integrate current and new knowledge to underpin the development of negotiated approaches to multiple use management.
The project will by necessity require strong integration across a range of physical, chemical, biological, economic and social disciplines. The integration of scientific knowledge with a broad suite of innovative approaches to regional planning will allow new benchmarks that exceed current practice in natural resource management. As such, it is likely that the proposed project could serve as a model for future work and, in so doing, deliver significant benefits to both tropical Australia and the nation. Objectives: 1. Identify natural resources priority issues with stakeholders, and determine their management priority, R&D needs, and institutional and organisational capacity; 2. Identify and review existing natural resource management data, process understanding and information; 3. Examine and critically review opportunities for R&D to underpin improved natural resource management and identify potential obstacles and risks to R&D in natural resource management; 4. Specify R&D priorities to underpin improved natural resource management and options for implementation. Read moreRead less
Development Of Aquaculture Techniques For Production Of The WA Dhufish (Glaucosoma Hebraicum)
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$213,186.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. Reliable production of fertilised eggs (in excess of 100,000 on 5 occassions during 1998/9) 2. Successful production of larvae (minimum of 500,000) 3. Successful production of fingerlings (minimum of 10,000) 4. Development of production procedures for commercial production of fingerlings 5. Development of pelletised grow-out diet 6. Production of market size fish in one year 7. Increased knowledge of the species
Tactical Research Fund: Moving To A Common Vision And Understanding For Equitable Access For Indigenous, Recreational And Commercial Fishers:- Northern Territory Fishing And Seafood Industry Delegation To New Zealand
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$60,550.00
Summary
The ‘Blue Mud Bay’ Court decision found that waters over Aboriginal land are the same as ‘land’ under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (ALRA) with similar access requirements. This means that ownership of the intertidal zone (including the waters) rests with the indigenous land trusts. This is significant as land granted under the ALRA encompasses over 80% of the NT coastline.
As a result of the decision, existing Fisheries legislation was ruled invalid in the area. Awaiting the High ....The ‘Blue Mud Bay’ Court decision found that waters over Aboriginal land are the same as ‘land’ under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (ALRA) with similar access requirements. This means that ownership of the intertidal zone (including the waters) rests with the indigenous land trusts. This is significant as land granted under the ALRA encompasses over 80% of the NT coastline.
As a result of the decision, existing Fisheries legislation was ruled invalid in the area. Awaiting the High Court appeal, permits under the ARLA have been issued by the NLC to allow fishing to continue in line with previous conditions under the Fisheries legislation.
Traditional owners, commercial and recreational fishers are now actively discussing long-term options and solutions to this situation. If the appeal fails, the NLC offered a 12-month transition period whilst a satisfactory resolution is reached.
This is a unique situation in Australian fisheries and there is significant opportunities to discuss how best to progress the issues at Industry level. It was considered prudent to make contact with people who have extensive experience in incorporating indigenous fishing rights into the fabric of the day to day operations and management of fishing activities and to discuss possible implications arising from future proposals by NT Industry groups. A fact-finding trip, with a view to meeting and discussing issues with a range of groups in NZ, was considered the best course of action.
The trip will enable stakeholders to become aware of best practice resource management use that takes into account indigenous participation in commercial operations, along with recreational use of fish stocks.
The timing of the trip is critical to allow the delegation’s findings to be considered during the decision-making period immediately following the High Court ruling. Objectives: 1. To allow key fishing industry stakeholder groups in the NT to meet with representatives in NZ who have extensive experience in dealing with and incorporating indigenous fishing rights and access into broader fisheries management arrangements 2. To gain an understanding of how to incorporate indigenous participation in best practice fisheries resource management that takes into account indigenous commercial operations, along with recreational use of fish stocks, monitoring, compliance and enforcement issues. 3. To identify benefits, pitfalls, and other key issues arising from formally acknowledging indigenous fishing rights 4. To reach an agreed stakeholder position on future directions for indigenous participation in the NT fishing Industry 5. Prepare a final report to FRDC detailing outcomes from the delegations investigations Read moreRead less
A Practical Feasibility Study Of Deepwater Fishery Between 28th And 30th Parallels In Depths Of Water 100-500 Fathoms
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Objectives: 1. Establish a fishing industry to utilise larger lobster boats (and other vessels) and processing facilities during the five-month closure of the rock lobster fishery
Planning Workshop - Torres Strait Island Training Program
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$9,159.35
Summary
Objectives: 1. Analyse the existing training needs survey completed by AFMA and prioritise the areas and topics for training intervention in a training program involving the Islands of Yorke, Stephen and Coconut and the prawn trawlers operating in the area 2. Determine the objectives of the various training elements and the training strategies to achieve them 3. Develop curriculum modules including needs identification, specification of performance criteria, development of instru ....Objectives: 1. Analyse the existing training needs survey completed by AFMA and prioritise the areas and topics for training intervention in a training program involving the Islands of Yorke, Stephen and Coconut and the prawn trawlers operating in the area 2. Determine the objectives of the various training elements and the training strategies to achieve them 3. Develop curriculum modules including needs identification, specification of performance criteria, development of instructional strategies, production of training aids and instructional resources and the specification of evaluation and feedback mechanisms Read moreRead less
Tactical Research Fund: Australian Society For Fish Biology 2009 Workshop: Biodiversity Of Aquatic Ecosystems – What To Measure And Monitor For Fisheries And Ecosystem Management.
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$17,834.00
Summary
Central to Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management is the need to conserve biodiversity. However, management agencies responsible for the maintenance of fish and aquatic biodiversity are faced with real uncertainty about what is meant by biodiversity and significant debate around what temporal/spatial scales should be considered in relation to measuring and monitoring biodiversity. The implementation of biodiversity management plans create issues for the various state- and federal-level jurisdict ....Central to Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management is the need to conserve biodiversity. However, management agencies responsible for the maintenance of fish and aquatic biodiversity are faced with real uncertainty about what is meant by biodiversity and significant debate around what temporal/spatial scales should be considered in relation to measuring and monitoring biodiversity. The implementation of biodiversity management plans create issues for the various state- and federal-level jurisdictions, such as (i) the need to manage anthropogenic impacts on aquatic ecosystems that are beyond the control of any one level of jurisdiction (e.g. climate change), (ii) Commonwealth initiatives (e.g. Bioregional planning) that have potential to influence the management of biodiversity at the state-level and (iii) human activities that can impact aquatic biodiversity e.g. fishing, securing water supply and coastal development. There is a need for the expert opinions of scientists from the relevant disciplines to be summarized and presented to managers in a way that allows policy-makers to understand what the management of fisheries and aquatic ecosystem biodiversity means in real terms. Scientists need to provide workable options for managers in relation to the measurement and monitoring of aquatic biodiversity. The Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB) proposes to facilitate this exchange of information via a dedicated workshop to be held in Fremantle in June 2009 as part of the 8th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference and Australian Society of Fish Biology Conference. Objectives: 1. Synthesise expert opinion on current and past research on fish and aquatic biodiversity 2. Document options for establishing cost-effective biodiversity monitoring protocols. 3. Identify any current or impending gaps in our ability to achieve effective monitoring of biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems Read moreRead less