SA Harmful Algal Bloom Report Calls for Licence Buybacks and Long-Term Recovery Plan
South Australia’s harmful algal bloom has triggered fresh calls for structural reform in the state’s fishing sector, with a parliamentary inquiry recommending commercial licence buybacks and a 10-year stock recovery […]
Keeping an eye on Australia’s reefs from afar
Australia’s tropical reefs face increasing threats from warming oceans, extreme weather, and marine heatwaves. Scientists at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) are monitoring these ecosystems both up close […]
Science Unlocks Blueprint for Restoring Australia’s Lost Oyster Reefs
New research published in Nature has revealed how to design artificial habitats that better restore Australia’s once-abundant oyster reefs, ecosystems largely destroyed since European colonisation. Led by Dr Juan Esquivel-Muelbert […]
WA Fishing Closures Highlight Role of No-Take Zones in Stock Recovery
Western Australia’s recent decision to close commercial and recreational fishing for key demersal species along a 900-kilometre stretch of the south-west coast has sparked debate — but new research suggests […]
Scientists show shellfish can thrive offshore
A Rutgers University study has demonstrated that Atlantic surfclams can be successfully farmed far from shore, opening new opportunities for sustainable seafood production. Led by marine scientist Dr Daphne Munroe, […]
Could Iron Fertilization Help Remove Carbon from Oceans?
Researchers are calling for a new generation of carefully designed ocean iron fertilization (OIF) trials to explore whether adding iron to low-iron ocean regions can safely boost phytoplankton growth and […]
The Health Case for Seafood
Seafood is widely recognised as a nutrient-rich food that supports human health. It provides high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals that contribute to cardiovascular, neurological and […]
Targeting Behaviour Change in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Interested in encouraging good practice in your fishery or aquaculture operation? This FRDC practical companion resource led by Sea Change Australia’s Dr Rachel Kelly, and authored by other team members […]
Behaviour Change in Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture: What Works, When and Why
This comprehensive final FRDC report led by Sea Change Australia’s Dr Rachel Kelly, and authored by other team members including Dr Liam Fullbrook, and Professor Gretta Pecl, delivers a systematic […]
Australia Pledges to Protect Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs
Australia has signed a world-first global commitment at UNEA-7 to protect climate-resilient coral reefs. Governments joining the pledge agree to use the best science, reduce local threats, integrate reefs into […]