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Seaweed research on a rising tide of optimism
Seaweed research on a rising tide of optimism
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Seaweed research on a rising tide of optimism

Research to optimise propagation and growth of the red seaweed Asparagopsis gathers pace, throwing up exciting new opportunities and challenges.
Fish science ‘incubator’ celebrates 50 years
Fish science ‘incubator’ celebrates 50 years
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Fish science ‘incubator’ celebrates 50 years

The Australian Society for Fish Biology turns 50 this year, with a legacy of hard science and supportive networking that has underpinned the careers of...
Risky business: equipping Australia’s fisheries for climate change
Risky business: equipping Australia’s fisheries for climate change
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Risky business: equipping Australia’s fisheries for climate change

Climate change is wreaking havoc in natural systems, and the plans that fisheries managers...

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Fisheries Research and Development Corporation board appointments
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud has appointed seven non-executive directors to the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for a three-year term from 1…
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10 SEP 2021
Sharing international fisheries science with stakeholders
Fishers and aquaculture operators can make important contributions to and benefit from the science and management discussions as part of the World Fisheries Congress 2021. The World Fisheries…
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10 SEP 2021
Call for EOI: Steering Committee members for the Human Dimensions Research
We invite expressions of interest for up to 8 members of the HDR Coordination Program Steering Committee  The FRDC Human Dimensions Research (HDR) Coordination Program is made up of a Steering…
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8 JUN 2021
Sustainability reports make a splash this World Oceans Day
  The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) is celebrating World Oceans Day this June 8 with the release of the 5th edition of the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)…
FRDC is committed to providing evidence-based science for decision making

FRDC has supported the production of guidelines to ensure the quality and integrity of research and scientific information for Australian Fisheries.

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