National Commercial Fishing Industry Response To Changes To The USL Code
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$95,765.00
Summary
ASIC needs to instigate a proper process to collate a national Commercial Fishing Industry response to the NMSC proposals to change the USL Code and input into the new National Marine Safety Strategy.
Commercial Fishing Industry representatives from each State/Territory need to conduct a series of workshops to formulate a national response to the above.
Timelines for submissions to NMSC need to be reconsidered to allow industry to meet, consider and form a national Commercial ....ASIC needs to instigate a proper process to collate a national Commercial Fishing Industry response to the NMSC proposals to change the USL Code and input into the new National Marine Safety Strategy.
Commercial Fishing Industry representatives from each State/Territory need to conduct a series of workshops to formulate a national response to the above.
Timelines for submissions to NMSC need to be reconsidered to allow industry to meet, consider and form a national Commercial Fishing Industry response to the changes and implications listed in the preceeding Background paragraph. This matter has been taken up with NMSC. Objectives: 1. Conduct at least two rounds of States/Territory workshops, coordinated and managed by an ASIC appointed secretariat ( WAFIC accepts this role) to formulate State/Territory positions in relation to the USL Code amendments and National Marine Safety Strategy. 2. Develop a report that summarises the views and recommends a national approach to USL Code issues from the Commercial Fishing Industry. 3. Present ASIC's recommendations/findings to NMSC Read moreRead less
Development Of A National Plan For Inland Saline Aquaculture
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$117,591.00
Summary
NEED: There is considerable interest in the potential for inland saline aquaculture in Australia. Several developmental projects are currently underway. While these are appropriate regionally, they are being undertaken in the absence of planning and review at the national level. There is an urgent need for national planning to ensure that current and future R&D is coordinated, focused, avoids duplication, and is targeted at realistic and meaningful commercial outcomes. The mapping and cl ....NEED: There is considerable interest in the potential for inland saline aquaculture in Australia. Several developmental projects are currently underway. While these are appropriate regionally, they are being undertaken in the absence of planning and review at the national level. There is an urgent need for national planning to ensure that current and future R&D is coordinated, focused, avoids duplication, and is targeted at realistic and meaningful commercial outcomes. The mapping and classification of inland saline groundwater resources will provide a valuable information bank for both researchers and investors. Successful development of inland saline aquaculture will generate employment opportunities in rural areas, and may defray costs associated with management of shallow saline aquifers.
ATTRACTIVENESS: The development of a national plan for coordinating R&D on inland saline will have benefits for all stakeholders. The industry will benefit from streamlined research aimed at commercial outcomes. Funding agencies and research providers will have guidelines indicating priorities, and a plan for where particular projects fit into the bigger scheme of R&D in inland saline aquaculture.
FEASIBILITY: The recent workshop on Inland Saline Aquaculture in Perth has laid much of the groundwork for the present project. The Aquaculture Committee, on which all State fisheries management agencies are represented, has committed its support for the project. There are no technical constraints to satisfactory completion of the project.
RISKS: The major risk is that a consultant sufficiently knowledgeable and experienced to prepare the R&D plan is not available for the consultancy. However, the steering group for the project will actively solicit appropriate people if necessary. Objectives: 1. Review the developmental status of inland saline aquaculture in Australia 2. Evaluate the likely obstacles and limitations to the commercial expansion of inland saline aquaculture and the ability for R&D to address these limitations. 3. Develop a R&D plan to address these obstacles and limitations in consultation with the aquaculture industry and related disciplinary experts. 4. Document the distribution and characteristics of inland saline groundwaters and their potential use for the farming of aquatic organisms. Read moreRead less
The development of the Fishnames project has been an ongoing concern for industry and the Fisheries Research Development Corporation.
The terms of reference (ToR) have been developed and wll be provided to workshop participants for consideration and feedback. The ToR include:
1) Report that details recommended changes to the objectives of the Fishnames process.
2) Changes to the Fishnames process.
3) The composition of the Fishnames committee.
4) Brie ....The development of the Fishnames project has been an ongoing concern for industry and the Fisheries Research Development Corporation.
The terms of reference (ToR) have been developed and wll be provided to workshop participants for consideration and feedback. The ToR include:
1) Report that details recommended changes to the objectives of the Fishnames process.
2) Changes to the Fishnames process.
3) The composition of the Fishnames committee.
4) Brief ‘user friendly’ summary of the project and outcomes suitable for publication on the FRDC website. Objectives: 1. Recommend changes to the objectives of the Fishnames process. 2. Chang to the Fishnames process. 3. The composition of the Fishnames committee. 4. A brief ‘user friendly’ summary of the project and outcomes suitable for publication on the FRDC website Read moreRead less