Incorporating MAC Competencies Into The Seafood Industry Training Package
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$82,830.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. Identify the skills, knowledge and attitudes required by industry members to participate as effective members of a MAC. 2. Confirm the need for a MAC or series of MAC training programs. 3. Identify suggested unit titles and outline descriptions for the units. 4. Gather the views of members consulted on the preferred option(s) for delivery of MAC training programs.
BCA: Development Of Generic Contingency Plans For Disease Emergencies Of Aquatic Animals
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Development of contingency plans for significant aquatic animal diseases is a critical first step in the management of disease outbreaks. In this respect, aquatic animal health policy development is lagging behind terrestrial animal health policy by approximately 20 years.
At the Melbourne workshops, all sectors of the fishing industry strongly supported the need for a national approach to aquatic animal disease control issues and identified the writing of contingency plans for disease ....Development of contingency plans for significant aquatic animal diseases is a critical first step in the management of disease outbreaks. In this respect, aquatic animal health policy development is lagging behind terrestrial animal health policy by approximately 20 years.
At the Melbourne workshops, all sectors of the fishing industry strongly supported the need for a national approach to aquatic animal disease control issues and identified the writing of contingency plans for disease incursions to be an important task. Also they noted there was a need to build on the unanimous support for this contingency planning process and there was an expectation that some generic, sectoral plans could be developed very rapidly. Objectives: 1. Write four generic (enclosed water; open freshwater; net/open culture marine; open marine) contingency planning manuals for the occurence of significant diseases in aquatic animals to draft form. 2. Following consultation with industry, State government and Commonwealth government representatives, produce four final generic contingency planning manuals. Read moreRead less
Development Of Generic Contingency Plans For Disease Emergencies Of Aquatic Animals
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$43,325.82
Summary
Development of contingency plans for significant aquatic animal diseases is a critical first step in the management of disease outbreaks. In this respect, aquatic animal health policy development is lagging behind terrestrial animal health policy by approximately 20 years.
At the Melbourne workshops, all sectors of the fishing industry strongly supported the need for a national approach to aquatic animal disease control issues and identified the writing of contingency plans for disease ....Development of contingency plans for significant aquatic animal diseases is a critical first step in the management of disease outbreaks. In this respect, aquatic animal health policy development is lagging behind terrestrial animal health policy by approximately 20 years.
At the Melbourne workshops, all sectors of the fishing industry strongly supported the need for a national approach to aquatic animal disease control issues and identified the writing of contingency plans for disease incursions to be an important task. Also they noted there was a need to build on the unanimous support for this contingency planning process and there was an expectation that some generic, sectoral plans could be developed very rapidly. Objectives: 1. Write four generic (enclosed water; open freshwater; net/open culture marine; open marine) contingency planning manuals for the occurence of significant diseases in aquatic animals to draft form. 2. Following consultation with industry, State government and Commonwealth government representatives, produce four final generic contingency planning manuals. Read moreRead less
Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Subprogram: Mitigation Of Climate Change Effects On Salmon Broodstock: Effects Of Estrogen Therapy
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$54,000.00
Summary
Strategic R & D Plan This proposal fits within the Salmon Aquaculture Subprogram
As a result of FRDC project 2008/217 (The effect of temperature on reproductive development in maiden and repeat spawning Atlantic salmon: understanding the basis for improved egg quality and survival) and a series of earlier studies we know that:
The effect of elevated summer and autumn temperature in inhibiting reproduction in Tasmanian Atlantic salmon broodstock is consistent and potentiall ....Strategic R & D Plan This proposal fits within the Salmon Aquaculture Subprogram
As a result of FRDC project 2008/217 (The effect of temperature on reproductive development in maiden and repeat spawning Atlantic salmon: understanding the basis for improved egg quality and survival) and a series of earlier studies we know that:
The effect of elevated summer and autumn temperature in inhibiting reproduction in Tasmanian Atlantic salmon broodstock is consistent and potentially profound. Maidens (first spawning fish) and repeats are both affected but repeats are more robust in terms of their capacity to cope. Maidens are a slightly better proposition than repeats in terms of egg quality and survival but only provided that they can be kept cool during summer and autumn.
The inhibitory effects of temperature on reproduction are mediated through the endocrine (hormonal) system. All parts of the endocrine chain appear to be potentially affected but by far the most sensitive stage is the aromatase-mediated production of estrogen by the ovary. Our experiments have shown that management of aromatase inhibition is the key step in offsetting the effects of high temperature.
Management options are currently limited to managing temperature of broodstock. This approach assumes that the temperature-controlled holding capacity is large enough (or never fails). There is still a strong need for a hormone therapy option as an additional management strategy. Preliminary experiments with juveniles have shown that the fish stay responsive to external estrogen at high temperature. This means that treatment of adults with estrogen at critical periods is a strong candidate for hormone therapy.
Benefit SALTAS modelling indicates that the current direct effect is a loss of smolt production of ~$250,000 and potential industry production shortfall of ~$20million per annum. This assumes that thermal effects in autumn do not get any worse. Objectives: 1. Development of a protocol for treating maiden fish held at 22oC in autumn with silastic implants containing estrogen to artificially raise plasma estrogen levels. 2. Assessment of the effect of elevated plasma estrogen levels on estrogen-dependent gene expression, plasma vitellogenin levels, egg size fertility and survival. 3. On the basis of the outcomes from objectives 1 and 2, refinement of the treatment protocol for use in larger scale industry settings as a second tier tool for the mitigation of thermal stress in broodstock. Read moreRead less
Seafood CRC: Policy Shift To Risk-based Fisheries Management – Phase 1 Proof Of Concept
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$58,394.00
Summary
Western Australia is in the process of compiling a new Fisheries Act to replace the Fisheries Resources Management Act of 1994. It gives the State the opportunity to examine a suite of management plans for fisheries, with a view to simplifying and improving them. Other jurisdictions are making similar changes, but none are looking at a comprehensive ‘blank page’ approach. This has never before been attempted in Australia (indeed, it has never been tried anywhere to our knowledge) but is the lo ....Western Australia is in the process of compiling a new Fisheries Act to replace the Fisheries Resources Management Act of 1994. It gives the State the opportunity to examine a suite of management plans for fisheries, with a view to simplifying and improving them. Other jurisdictions are making similar changes, but none are looking at a comprehensive ‘blank page’ approach. This has never before been attempted in Australia (indeed, it has never been tried anywhere to our knowledge) but is the logical conclusion in a move to emulate the Food Standards Code and OH&S Code and move to minimum effective regulation. The outcome will be to move to a risk-based management system, replacing the traditional management systems.
Objectives: 1. At least seven fisheries mangement regimens assessed. 2. At least seven comprehensive risk assessments conducted 3. At least seven fisheries management plans reviewed on the basis of risk. Read moreRead less
PIRSA Innovative Solutions: Review Of The Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) In South Australia To Inform A Review Of EMP Regulations
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$25,000.00
Summary
A review has commenced on the Aquaculture Regulations 2005 in conjunction with the amendments proposed to the Aquaculture Act 2001, planned for proclamation in July 2011. The regulations outline the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) reporting requirements for each industry sector, specifically: • Regulation 22 – farming of molluscs in subtidal area • Regulation 23 – farming of molluscs in intertidal area • Regulation 24 – farming of finfish • Regulation 25 – navigable vesse ....A review has commenced on the Aquaculture Regulations 2005 in conjunction with the amendments proposed to the Aquaculture Act 2001, planned for proclamation in July 2011. The regulations outline the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) reporting requirements for each industry sector, specifically: • Regulation 22 – farming of molluscs in subtidal area • Regulation 23 – farming of molluscs in intertidal area • Regulation 24 – farming of finfish • Regulation 25 – navigable vessels • Regulation 27 – general (land-based Aquaculture (Cat A, B and C)) • Regulation 28 – live organisms reared during transport
PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture EMP programs have been in place since the early 1990’s, commencing with the intertidal oyster sector then expanding to other sectors overtime. EMP requirements were initially outlined as a licence condition for each industry sector until being legislated as regulations in 2005.
The review of the regulations provides PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, other relevant government agencies and industry sectors with an opportune time to review the current requirements in place to determine their ongoing effectiveness, and if recent technologies can provide a more robust and cost effective environmental monitoring process.
Objectives: 1. Analyse national and international environmental monitoring techniques currently used to monitoring identified risk events. 2. Identify new environmental monitoring techniques that are relevant to South Australia’s Aquaculture operations and ecosystems. 3. Develop an understanding on the spatial scale required for appropriate environmental monitoring (i.e. on-site impact vs off-site impact vs regional impacts). 4. Recommend cost-effective environmental monitoring techniques based on a hierarchical approach to monitoring South Australia’s Aquaculture Industry. Read moreRead less
Proposed Standards And Guidelines For Bycatch Management In Commonwealth Fisheries
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$179,551.00
Summary
Through its policy on fisheries bycatch, the Commonwealth acknowledges that ecological sustainable development must be based on a strategic approach to addressing bycatch interactions. There is a need to mitigate fishery interactions with non-target species, particularly threatened, endangered and protected (TEP) species, consistent with AFMA’s aim of promoting the sustainable use of fisheries resources by conserving marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Industry, AFMA and researchers have previou ....Through its policy on fisheries bycatch, the Commonwealth acknowledges that ecological sustainable development must be based on a strategic approach to addressing bycatch interactions. There is a need to mitigate fishery interactions with non-target species, particularly threatened, endangered and protected (TEP) species, consistent with AFMA’s aim of promoting the sustainable use of fisheries resources by conserving marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Industry, AFMA and researchers have previously collaborated to address bycatch issues in Commonwealth fisheries, with outputs including the implementation of mitigation devices in specific fisheries, the development of bycatch action plans, bycatch workplans and the ecological risk management (ERM) process. In many cases, however, industry cannot readily demonstrate the benefits of these activities, which is critical for differentiating Australian seafood products from those of less environmentally-friendly competitors.
There is a need for an overarching approach to bycatch mitigation to ensure consistent standards across fisheries and transparent indicators of performance. Bycatch issues are often fisheries specific, but the development of mitigation strategies in individual fisheries needs to address the same core elements, e.g. stakeholder consultation, performance testing, monitoring and compliance. Standards are required to ensure that each of these core elements are adequately addressed in response to the emergence of a bycatch issue.
Standards will also assist the fishing industry in fostering positive public perception and meeting legislative requirements, e.g. strategic assessments under the EPBC Act . Standards are particularly important to fisheries seeking to move to co-management where there is a need for greater transparency and accountability. Objectives: 1. Develop standards for mitigating bycatch in Commonwealth fisheries, including an accompanying set of guidelines for establishing technical criteria for assessing the performance, ongoing monitoring and review of bycatch mitigation measures. 2. Test the proposed standards and guidelines on a bycatch issue in a key Commonwealth fishery. Read moreRead less
Developing A Guidance Document For Whichfish Risk Assessment
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$8,400.00
Summary
Whichfish.com.au is the FRDC B2B portal which provides the results of the risk assessments of key Australian commercial species as well as those species which have are certified under a GSSI recognised scheme. It is important that external assessors apply and interpret information in a consistent way. This requires a supporting document, a Guidance Document, to guide assessors on how to interpret the risk assessment criteria, the evidence to be used and on scoring. This Guidance will b ....Whichfish.com.au is the FRDC B2B portal which provides the results of the risk assessments of key Australian commercial species as well as those species which have are certified under a GSSI recognised scheme. It is important that external assessors apply and interpret information in a consistent way. This requires a supporting document, a Guidance Document, to guide assessors on how to interpret the risk assessment criteria, the evidence to be used and on scoring. This Guidance will be used for both Australian species assessments (Whichfish.com.au) and New Zealand(openseas.org.nz). This project seeks to develop that guidance document.
Following this project, any species undergoing risk assessments will have outcomes reported on the respective ANZ websites to ensure full transparency.
Objectives: 1. Prepare a guidance document to enable consistent application of Whichfish risk assessment framework. Read moreRead less
To help shape and secure a competitive, profitable and sustainable future, the fishing industry needs leaders with knowledge, skills and networks. Leaders who will:
1 develop and share a vision for their industry;
2 operate effectively in an international context;
3 establish strategic alliances and build strong links within and across industry sectors;
4 identify the competing demands for industry, Government and community support;
5 understand the ....To help shape and secure a competitive, profitable and sustainable future, the fishing industry needs leaders with knowledge, skills and networks. Leaders who will:
1 develop and share a vision for their industry;
2 operate effectively in an international context;
3 establish strategic alliances and build strong links within and across industry sectors;
4 identify the competing demands for industry, Government and community support;
5 understand the values, arguments and tactics of other interest groups;
6 deal confidently with industry, Government and community leaders, in Australia and overseas;
7 identify and analyse the strategic issues affecting the future of the fishing industry; and
8 participate in shaping national policies.
The Australian Rural Leadership program prepares leaders for these roles.
Objectives: 1. To support fishing industry participants undertake the Australian Rural Leadership Program. Read moreRead less