Assess The Feasibility Of Holding The 12th International Conference And Workshop On Lobster Biology And Management In Perth Western Australia In 2020
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$205,000.00
Summary
The International Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology began in 1977 when a group of 37 lobster biologists from 6 countries met in Perth, Australia to discuss and compare their work on lobster ecology, physiology, and early stock management protocols, and to find common themes amongst the different species that were commercially fished.
These conferences are held every 3 to 5 years and try to alternate from the northern to southern hemispheres. Participation has risen and held ....The International Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology began in 1977 when a group of 37 lobster biologists from 6 countries met in Perth, Australia to discuss and compare their work on lobster ecology, physiology, and early stock management protocols, and to find common themes amongst the different species that were commercially fished.
These conferences are held every 3 to 5 years and try to alternate from the northern to southern hemispheres. Participation has risen and held at approximately 200 people from 20 countries. Subsequent ICWLs have been held in Saint Andrews, Canada (1985); La Habana, Cuba (1990); Sanriku, Japan (1993); Queenstown, New Zealand (1997); Key West, Florida USA (2000); Hobart, Australia (2004); Charlottetown, PEI, Canada (2007); Bergen, Norway (2011); and Cancun, Mexico (2014). This year it will be held in Portland, Maine USA (4-9 June 2017).
The tangible impact of these conferences is in the network of international collaborations they spawn and the resulting peer-reviewed publications in the conference proceedings and book chapters. There is synergy in the exchange of ideas and knowledge amongst biologists, managers, fishermen, and dealers from different parts of the world as we face the challenges of a changing environment and a global economy.
The Western Rock Lobster Council and Department of Fisheries, Western Australia (DoF) have stewardship of Australia's largest lobster fishery, the research and management of which is considered to be world class. They see that this may be an important part of their plans for a Lobster CRC.
The 12th ICWL currently does not have a venue and it is due to be held in the southern hemisphere in 2020.
Objectives: 1. Assess the feasibility of convening the 12th International Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management (ICWL) in Perth Western Australia Read moreRead less
Sponsorship: WISA Power Up Breakfast 2024 Seafood Directions
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$15,000.00
Summary
As the premier sponsor, FRDC will have the opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker, receive tickets to the event (number to be negotiated), be recognised as premier sponsor on all collateral and promotional materials. WISA are happy to discuss any other requirements of FRDC. Objectives: 1. increase awareness of the FRDC, WISA and industry’s understanding of gender inequality issues, opportunities and solutions 2. Enable a larger event and high calibre speaker at Power U ....As the premier sponsor, FRDC will have the opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker, receive tickets to the event (number to be negotiated), be recognised as premier sponsor on all collateral and promotional materials. WISA are happy to discuss any other requirements of FRDC. Objectives: 1. increase awareness of the FRDC, WISA and industry’s understanding of gender inequality issues, opportunities and solutions 2. Enable a larger event and high calibre speaker at Power Up 2024 3. increase understanding of gender inequality issues, opportunities and solutions in fishing and aquaculture Read moreRead less
Reciprocal Working Group Visit To France For Oyster Farming And Hatchery Technology Transfer
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$37,000.00
Summary
The key activities include attending the premier two day Exhibition and trade show event in Vannes on arrival in France which highlights the latest European oyster farming technologies and equipment. There are multiple oyster farm visits planned to view existing, new and emerging farming technologies in several key growing regions as well as a tour of a major European hatchery visit and equipment manufacturing factories. The benefit to industry is for the working group to gain knowledge and ....The key activities include attending the premier two day Exhibition and trade show event in Vannes on arrival in France which highlights the latest European oyster farming technologies and equipment. There are multiple oyster farm visits planned to view existing, new and emerging farming technologies in several key growing regions as well as a tour of a major European hatchery visit and equipment manufacturing factories. The benefit to industry is for the working group to gain knowledge and share experiences of new and emerging farming technologies between the French and Australian industries to improve and enhance the growing and production of oysters in our respective countries. An additional benefit of the visit is to examine the potential for new oyster farming system designs and manufacturing opportunities for Australian manufacturers of oyster growing infrastructure. Read moreRead less
Communication Of 2019-051 "Seismic Impacts To Octopus" Results At OceanNoise 2023 Conference In Barcelona
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$6,000.00
Summary
Presentation of study results in a plenary session - having the opportunity to present in a plenary session provides the opportunity to communicate research results to a highly relevant cohort of colleagues who are also active researchers in the field of aquatic noise. Directly communicating the results will raise the profile of the project, ensuring wider attention and citation of FRDC funded research. We are also hoping to develop collaborative efforts with these colleagues to extend the fin ....Presentation of study results in a plenary session - having the opportunity to present in a plenary session provides the opportunity to communicate research results to a highly relevant cohort of colleagues who are also active researchers in the field of aquatic noise. Directly communicating the results will raise the profile of the project, ensuring wider attention and citation of FRDC funded research. We are also hoping to develop collaborative efforts with these colleagues to extend the findings of the FRDC funded project into additional projects in the future to value-add to the already conducted research. Attendance at the conference will also provide Ryan with insight into the current state of research from other experts, potentially leading to innovative research avenues in the future.Read moreRead less
Capability And Capacity Building - Scientific Networking & Early Career Development (Australian Society For Fish Biology)
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$115,050.00
Summary
We submit this EOI as a non-competitive sponsorship application.
The ASFB is the premiere professional Society promoting research, education and management of fish and fisheries in Australasia. Our capacity to facilitate these goals is dependent on the amount of financial support generated from ASFB members (via membership fees), conference sponsorship (from Government and industry stakeholders), and the FRDC.
We request a new round of funding support from the FRDC to allow us ....We submit this EOI as a non-competitive sponsorship application.
The ASFB is the premiere professional Society promoting research, education and management of fish and fisheries in Australasia. Our capacity to facilitate these goals is dependent on the amount of financial support generated from ASFB members (via membership fees), conference sponsorship (from Government and industry stakeholders), and the FRDC.
We request a new round of funding support from the FRDC to allow us to continue delivering our annual conference and supporting students and early career researchers (ECRs) at a high level. We also request support from FRDC to help facilitate the following: i) real advancement in our Society’s engagement with, and inclusion of, First Nations peoples; ii) recognition and promotion of the value of the core principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in the fish and fisheries sector; iii) better engagement of fisheries managers with scientists; and iv) closer ties with our neighbouring Asian Fisheries Society.
Students and early career researchers represent the future of Australasia’s fish and fisheries sector. ASFB has a long and successful history of promoting and supporting student and ECR members as they undertake their research training, showcase their discoveries and ideas, and begin a career working with fish and fisheries. For the last 10 years, FRDC has been an invaluable partner in this endeavour through the provision of travel bursaries that enable students to attend our annual conference and awards that recognise outstanding achievements. We request FRDC funding to continue supporting our students and ECRs.
ASFB has been making steady progress in ensuring our Society actively supports and facilitates an equitable and inclusive environment that promotes the value of diversity. In 2014, our 40th annual conference (held in partnership with the Australian Society for Limnology; FRDC 2013-404) was built around the theme of ‘Indigenous participation in research and management of aquatic ecosystems’. We facilitated a workshop on Indigenous cross cultural awareness, and throughout the meeting, delegates had the opportunity to explore ways of meaningfully including indigenous peoples in the design, delivery and interpretation of scientific work. Ten years on, we believe there is still a clear need for ASFB to better engage with and include First Nations peoples in our Society. We seek financial support from FRDC to form an independent working group that includes strong indigenous representation, alongside ASFB representatives, to advise our Society on how we can enact meaningful actions that help achieve these goals. Whilst we do not seek to pre-empt the working groups recommendations, we see great opportunity for ASFB to promote the primacy of Indigenous Peoples around water and fisheries rights, facilitate the inclusion of cultural practices and knowledge into western science and management paradigms, and to build capacity of Indigenous Peoples in the sectors of fish, fisheries and aquatic natural resources.
Our Future of the Society Committee is currently drafting a policy document that promotes the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in ASFB. At our 2016 conference, we held an important event titled ‘Women in Ichthyology’. This was borne from the acknowledgement that, while in recent decades we have made great strides in achieving higher representation of women in research, the job is far from done. Women are often equally represented at lower tiers of the research sector, such as postgraduate students and early career levels, but rapidly dwindle as the professional hierarchy increases to senior leadership roles. The 2016 event celebrated the key contributions of women to fish and fisheries science, and explored how we can all encourage gender equity in this area. We have seen a steady increase in the representation of women in senior roles in our Society (e.g., three of our last six presidents since 2012 are women; three of the last six winners of the prestigious K. Radway Allen Award were women). We believe that more can and will be done to address gender equity in our Society.
The ASFB endeavours to be free from all forms of discrimination, and welcomes all members regardless of age, cultural background, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, physical or mental differences, politics, nationality, religious affiliation or beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family or caring responsibilities, socio-economic background, career status, and work experience. The ASFB aims to continue to foster an inclusive environment where a diversity of people, ideas and perspectives can inspire members to advance fish and fisheries science and management. We seek FRDC support to host a plenary presentation and/or special session on the equity, diversity and inclusivity challenges and opportunities we face in the fish and fisheries sector at the 2024 annual science conference in Newcastle, NSW.
The annual conferences of ASFB provide a fantastic opportunity for fisheries managers from around Australia and New Zealand to meet up and experience networking opportunities with their peers and fisheries researchers. Our conferences provide a forum for managers to hear about the challenges faced in other jurisdictions and work together to develop solutions and innovations. Feedback from our members who are fisheries managers is that it is difficult for them to attend our conferences due to low levels of support from their employers for travel and registration costs, which is a poor outcome for fisheries managers. In turn, our broader membership suffers because they miss the opportunity to engage with managers in an environment conducive to knowledge sharing and collaboration. Furthermore, our students and early career researchers are not exposed to employment opportunities in a valuable sector of our industry. Here, we propose a new travel bursary program, co-funded by FRDC, ASFB and employers, to address the major financial barrier limiting manager engagement with our Society’s activities.
Lastly, we need a vibrant and viable Society to deliver on our project objectives. ASFB is now 53 years old. Throughout this time, the Society has successfully served its membership, and by extension, the broader fish and fisheries community in Australia. Our executive council and sub-committee members are all volunteers and collectively dedicate thousands of hours in-kind each year to ensure we provide effective leadership and deliver on our responsibilities (conservatively valued at $100,000 pa of salary). More recently, we have sought professional support to administer membership databases, facilitate conference logistics (they work for local volunteer organising committees), handle internal and external communications and maintain our website. These are all essential roles and beyond what can be expected from our volunteer office bearers. We are reviewing our current membership fee schedule to help cover some of these costs. We seek FRDC support to contribute to the management and facilitation activities of our Society so that we can continue to deliver excellent opportunities for all our members and successfully deliver on the important objectives outlined in this proposal.
Objectives: 1. Provide a nationally and international relevant forum for researchers, managers and stakeholders to meet to discuss issues relevant to fish and fisheries science and management 2. Support, encourage and recognise achievements of early career researchers and students via sponsorship of targeted excellence and research awards 3. Support and encourage student participation at ASFB's annual science conference and key international conferences via sponsorship of travel bursaries, a specific networking event, and any other appropriate activities 4. Assist in setting up an independent working group with First Nations representation to help ASFB improve how we include and engage with First Nations peoples in our Society 5. Develop a co-funded bursary (alongside ASFB and home institutions) to support the attendance of fisheries managers at ASFB’s annual conference 6. Host a special session and/or plenary at a future conference addressing the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in fish and fisheries Read moreRead less
Capability And Capacity: Innovation Bursaries And Conference Sponsorship (Evoke Ag) 2023-2026
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$154,000.00
Summary
This project provides opportunities to be exposed to innovation, build and develop capability and capacity, connect with innovation networks and generate new contacts. These opportunities will demonstrate benefits of being in innovation space for new entrants from fishing and aquaculture through encourage and enabling participation. The project aims to stimulate collaboration and increase the visibility of "getting into innovation", potentially increasing ideas to feed into future investment lan ....This project provides opportunities to be exposed to innovation, build and develop capability and capacity, connect with innovation networks and generate new contacts. These opportunities will demonstrate benefits of being in innovation space for new entrants from fishing and aquaculture through encourage and enabling participation. The project aims to stimulate collaboration and increase the visibility of "getting into innovation", potentially increasing ideas to feed into future investment lanes and possibly more adoption. This includes exposing fresh minds to spark novel ideas who are unaware of opportunities and/or may experience barriers to participate.
The skills and capabilities required to intervene in complex systems need to be developed to capitalise on new systems and processes. This includes mechanisms to engage stakeholders to focus, priorities and invest in capability and capacity development locally and nationally. EvokeAg is a flagship event, focused on showcasing and stimulating innovation through connecting people with each other and to knowledge, information and
$75,000 sponsorship (includes exhibition stand and furniture, printing and 5 x 2024 tickets (2025 & 2026 details tbc) over 3 years $110,000 bursaries ($6k - conference and side event tickets, flights, accommodation, travel incidentals) - allows for 18 full bursaries over 3 years OR a mixed level of support (e.g. partial bursary, alternative innovation event) Objectives: 1. Support up to 16 people to attend EvokeAg (or similar) during the project 2. Enable global, local, connection and collaboration across innovation and emerging sectors 3. Increase FRDC's visibility of providing capability and capacity development enabling innovation Read moreRead less
Women At World Aquaculture 2023 - Bursaries (WISA)
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$18,000.00
Summary
1. WISA have been invited by the WAC organisers to run the Women in Aquaculture session at the conference titled: "How can the Aquaculture Industry attract and retain women?" Previous World Aquaculture Conferences have outlined the benefits from having greater inclusivity of women and other under-represented groups in the industry. In this think-tank session, we look deeper into the barriers women face to participate and reach their full potential in aquaculture, and towards solutions – what ....1. WISA have been invited by the WAC organisers to run the Women in Aquaculture session at the conference titled: "How can the Aquaculture Industry attract and retain women?" Previous World Aquaculture Conferences have outlined the benefits from having greater inclusivity of women and other under-represented groups in the industry. In this think-tank session, we look deeper into the barriers women face to participate and reach their full potential in aquaculture, and towards solutions – what can individuals, small and large businesses and organisations do to attract and retain women in aquaculture? Participants will first hear from Women in Seafood Australasia (WISA) and an international representative (e.g. FAO) who will give overviews of the challenges and opportunities for women in aquaculture from a developed and developing country perspective. This will be followed by presentations from 3-4 speakers who will tell their stories from the ground - the actions they have taken as aquaculture businesses and the lessons they have learned in their journey towards gender equity. The presentation will then form the basis of an engaging and facilitated discussion between a panel of aquaculture leaders and the audience. We will discuss the deeper tensions for businesses and organisations to make change, opportunities for increasing the attractiveness of the aquaculture industry to women and other under-represented groups entering and thriving in the industry, and actionable solutions for the aquaculture industry in different environments in both the short and long term.
2. The Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR) have recently granted WISA $40,000 to run our highly successful bursary program for international and Australian women. WISA’s approach is to provide an experience for women who would not normally have the means to attend a conference or event, but who would benefit enormously from the opportunity to network and develop through attending. WISA provide an immersive and supported experience for bursary holders. WISA have found that women who have experienced conference bursaries through our organisation are now highly engaged in our network, they have broadened their networks significantly, made long-lasting industry friends, and are inspired and feel confident to take on further opportunities in the seafood industry. The approach that WISA takes to bursaries requires WISA personnel to attend the conference and be available throughout the conference to provide support, introductions, and friendship to bursary holders. The ACIAR bursary holders will also be involved in WISA activities at the conference (1 & 3) and in addition to supporting them before during and after the conference, we will be hosting a welcome drinks, a bursary dinner and a wrap up breakfast.
3. Breaking the Barriers workshop Although currently still in negotiation, the Northern Territory Government has available space for WISA to run their Breaking the Barriers workshop, first run at Seafood Directions in 2022, and funded by FRDC (2018-174). The purpose of the workshop, facilitated in partnership with Affectus, is to surface current issues that impact women in the aquaculture industry and community; facilitate open and inclusive discussion about issues that impact women in the aquaculture industry and community; problem-solve/solution-find current issues that impact women in the aquaculture industry and community; and for each participant to have the opportunity to develop an individual host/facilitate/chair template for open and inclusive discussion. The outcomes of the workshop will be a list of current issues impacting the women in the aquaculture industry and community; a solutions paper for stakeholder organisations to consider and take action on; and a deeper understanding of current issues that impact women in the aquaculture industry and community and an advocacy plan for wider industry to action. This workshop will be funded through WISA's 'Turn the Tide' project.
Objectives: 1. Enable WISA's participation and attendance at WAC 2023 2. Explore options to attract and retain women in Australian aquaculture 3. Enable WISA to have a direct impact on Australian and International women Read moreRead less
Industry Travel Bursary To Attend The Thirteenth Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties To The Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals (CMS COP13)
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$10,000.00
Summary
Australia will be sending a delegation to the conference, yet there will be no industry representation. The Department of Environment have strongly encouraged industry to attend, given the dynamics of the meeting and the manner in which decision making is influenced and conducted. Specifically, the influence of non-government organisations and the strict conservation and protection agendas that are promoted and promulgated.
The potential listing of School Shark as a migratory species is ....Australia will be sending a delegation to the conference, yet there will be no industry representation. The Department of Environment have strongly encouraged industry to attend, given the dynamics of the meeting and the manner in which decision making is influenced and conducted. Specifically, the influence of non-government organisations and the strict conservation and protection agendas that are promoted and promulgated.
The potential listing of School Shark as a migratory species is the topic of greatest concern for industry, given the impact of listing at an international level and the consequences for the Commonwealth EPBC Act. Should this listing be ratified there will be significant impacts on the commercial and recreational fishing sectors. This is extremely concerning given our body of scientific work on School Shark and the current and historical management actions taken to recover the stocks.
In addition to the importance of the topic of discussion, this bursary will provide a significant capacity building opportunity for an industry representative. An experience that will provide benefits throughout a range aspects of industry representation.
Objectives: 1. Attend the CMS COP in India, February 2020 2. Bring back learnings for dissemination to interested industry parties Read moreRead less
Trans Tasman Rock Lobster Industry Congress - Locking In The Future: 2023-2031
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$150,000.00
Summary
Australian and New Zealand Rock Lobster is a high value product that has strong recognition in their local and export markets. There is significant capital investment across the combined jurisdictions of the Trans-Tasman lobster fisheries. As with most other wild caught fisheries and seafood sectors Trans-Tasman lobster fisheries face similar challenges in regards to, sustainability, threats to / competition for the resource and resource access, product quality and food safety, implications fr ....Australian and New Zealand Rock Lobster is a high value product that has strong recognition in their local and export markets. There is significant capital investment across the combined jurisdictions of the Trans-Tasman lobster fisheries. As with most other wild caught fisheries and seafood sectors Trans-Tasman lobster fisheries face similar challenges in regards to, sustainability, threats to / competition for the resource and resource access, product quality and food safety, implications from aquaculture production and applying and taking advantage of new and emerging technologies. In addition to these common industry issues, lobster fisheries produce a product that is predominantly for live export which adds further challenges such as barriers to trade and trade agreements, complex supply chains and understanding the ‘what and where’ of new market opportunities.
Well organised and educational forums such as Trans-Tasman Rock Lobster Congresses enable a sharing of information and a collaborative approach to addressing challenges and sharing successes. Since first being held in 1999 the biennial Rock Lobster conferences have become the pre-eminent forum for the respective Trans-Tasman lobster industries to consider and address the many challenges across the supply chain. There is never a shortage of key issues and topics to address and bring together in a common theme to deliver a successful Trans-Tasman Industry Congress that has the support of all the key industry bodies and wider stakeholders.
The history of successful Trans-Tasman Industry Congresses, speaks for itself. Trans-Tasman Congresses have well established support of all the key industry bodies and wider stakeholder interests with all lobster producing jurisdictions having now hosted an event. This history combined with the experience, existing contacts, establishing themes, producing engaging programmes, having informative exhibitions, attracting quality keynote speakers - both local and international, continuing sponsorship from service providers and the ability to attract the general support of industry ensure there is a pool of support and knowledge to deliver successful congresses
Initial Contributions (2023): • Total combined initial contributions will be to a maximum of $30,000.00. • Request a cash contribution from the NZRLIC. • Request a contribution from the Eastern Rock Lobster Industry. • Contribution from the SRL IPA. • Contribution from the WRL IPA.
Proposed Governance Arrangements: • The Managing Entity (ME) i.e. the industry body responsible for administering the congress in a particular year, will be responsible for holding and managing the ‘kitty’ of funds. • ‘Surplus’ funds will be used to fund the administration, hosting and attendance of any planning meetings conducted in the ‘interim year’, this process will be managed by the ME responsible for hosting the most recent (past) Trans Tasman Congress. • PI & Co-Investigators will discuss and confirm the amount required for future initial contributions. Read moreRead less
Presentation At World Congress Of Aquaculture And Fisheries (Xiamen, China) On Biosecurity And Aquatic Animal Health
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
I have been asked to Chair the Session and provide a presentation to the WCAF Conference during session 2-4: Biosecurity and Aquatic Animal Health, where I will talk about shared responsibility, cost sharing and collaborative responses with the Australian Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Management Framework and take part in a panel session. My presentation will include an overview of the AAH and Biosecurity management system and the the development of the Aquatic Deed (and more importantly ....I have been asked to Chair the Session and provide a presentation to the WCAF Conference during session 2-4: Biosecurity and Aquatic Animal Health, where I will talk about shared responsibility, cost sharing and collaborative responses with the Australian Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Management Framework and take part in a panel session. My presentation will include an overview of the AAH and Biosecurity management system and the the development of the Aquatic Deed (and more importantly the biosecurity /Aquatic animal health policy components that come directly from it as front end components of the Deed) as a one of a kind innovation that puts Australia on the map with respect to Aquatic EAD response management as well as Aquatic EAD avoidance and minimisation.
In addition to a significant Biosecurity and Aquatic Animal Health component, WCAF also features sessions on Aquatic Animal Nutrition, Disease & Health Management, there are some topics of interest including Aquaculture Reproduction & Breeding Technology (Resilience to The Environmental Variability And Sustainability), Commercialisation & Economics, Investment, Insurance of Aquaculture, Sustainable Culture and Development of Aquaculture & Fisheries, Smart Fisheries, and Culture, Seafood, and Global Change: Anthropological Perspectives on Food Habits and Aquatic Food Resources in a Time of Increasing Demographic and Climate Change Impacts. This are very relevant with respect to Aquaculture development in Australia and it would be beneficial to hear these presentations.
Objectives: 1. Presentation to WCAF (AAH and Biosecurity Session on Day 2): To elucidate and provide an update on developments in Australian Biosecurity and Aquatic Animal Health Policy Development 2. Take part in and Industry Panel on Day 1 and Chair the AAH and Biosecurity Session on Day 2: Better understand global biosecurity, aquatic animal health, nutrition, breeding and environmental performance and global aquaculture health policy development in a global context 3. Attendance at WCAF: To get a better understanding of global biosecurity, aquatic animal health, nutrition, breeding and environmental performance and global aquaculture health policy development 4. To be part of an Australian presence at a large Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum, and engage with other delegates with a view to facilitate improved cooperation/collaboration. And learn about AAH and Biosecurity Policy around the World Read moreRead less