To develop the Marine Discovery Centres Australia network and promote FRDC principles

Funding Activity

Website
https://www.frdc.com.au/project/2009-308

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Interactive models have been an enormous success at the Star of the Sea MDC. Experience has shown that these interactive models are the most valuable asset when promoting concepts to visitors.

Vicki Spruill, SeaWeb’s executive director, recently highlighted at Melbourne's National Coast-to-Coast Conference that whilst there is an abundance of scientific knowledge there is a dearth of quality teaching and education about fisheries issues.

In addition the MDCA believe there is a real need to promote FRDC principles to the community to develop an interactive that explores a theme/issue/concept that is common to marine environment regardless of where you are i.e. impact of poor water catchment management and what the fishing industry is about.

In addition there is a basic need for the MDCA to promote both the network and the educational opportunities it offers. An interactive website would provide a mechanism to do this as well allow for easier communication. It would also create a central point for website users looking for information about Marine Discovery Centres as well as individual Centres.

Objectives:
1. More Australians will understand the benefits of by-catch reduction devices.
2. More Australians will understand the best methods to release fish.
3. More Australians will understand the benefits and the importance of the fishing industry.
4. The health benefits of seafood will be promoted.
5. More Australians will understand the significance of fishing experiences that people enjoy.
6. More Australians will understand the economic, environmental and social benefits arising from the fishing industry.
7. More Australians will understand the ways in which the fishing industry supports communities in rural and regional Australia.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 28-07-2009

End Date: 28-07-2011

Funding Scheme: Funding Scheme not available

Funding Amount: $181,683.30

Funder: Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

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Other Keywords

Communications | Fisheries Management | Recreational Fishing

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