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Freshwater fish attracting structures (FAS): Evaluating a new tool to improve fishing quality and access to fisheries resources in Australian impoundments

RESEARCH PROJECT • 2017-019

PROJECT STATUS:

CURRENT

Freshwater fish attracting structures (FAS): Evaluating a new tool to improve fishing quality and access to fisheries resources in Australian impoundments

1. Evaluation of the ability of several types of fish attracting structures (FAS) to attract a range of native fish species in impoundments.

ORGANISATION:

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct

A Better Way to Fish: testing the feasibility of tunnel net ‘fish trap’ gear in North Queensland

RESEARCH PROJECT • 2018-049

PROJECT STATUS:

COMPLETED

A Better Way to Fish: testing the feasibility of tunnel net ‘fish trap’ gear in North Queensland

1. Complete site visits and fisher exchanges to develop a “Preliminary Feasibility Trial Implementation Plan”. This also constitutes a GO/NO GO/ REVISE point for the project.

ORGANISATION:

James Cook University (JCU)

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National survey shows industry actions help build community trust

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National survey shows industry actions help build community trust

The actions industry players take, including speaking up about difficult issues, can enhance the growing community trust in fisheries and other rural industries

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Master the art of filleting

A new online guide provides the techniques and species knowledge to help recreational fishers (and others) produce restaurant-quality fillets from their catch in no time

Global quest to reduce fish in aquafeeds

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Global quest to reduce fish in aquafeeds

The development of innovative feed ingredients is helping the aquaculture industry end its reliance on wild-caught fish in aquafeeds, with Australian research contributing to international effort