Student’s Research on Ocean Perch Could Help Prevent Fishing Depletion
Tasmanian honours student Nic Shelverton has conducted award-winning research on Ocean perch, a popular but understudied species in Tasmania’s recreational fisheries. His work at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic […]
FRDC: Changing fish tips the scales on stock models
New research led by CSIRO Chief Research Scientist and Sea Change Australia’s Dr Alistair Hobday is reshaping how fisheries are assessed in southeast Australia, one of the world’s fastest-warming ocean […]
FRDC Climate Briefing – December 2025
Find the latest Climate Change Briefing from Alistair Hobday (CSIRO) and Claire Spillman (Bureau Of Meteorology). In partnership with FRDC, they present national marine climate outlook briefings over the upcoming […]
Turning climate science into action for Australia’s seafood sector
As climate change continues to reshape Australia’s oceans, one challenge remains consistent: how do we translate complex climate science into information that is genuinely useful for decision-makers and industry on […]
South Australia unveils major $102.5 million community program to boost marine recovery
The South Australian Government has unveiled a major $102.5 million initiative aimed at accelerating marine ecosystem recovery following this year’s severe algal bloom, with a strong focus on empowering communities […]
Aquaculture for the future webinar series: #1 Climate Considerations for WA Aquaculture
Aquaculture for the future webinar series: #1 Climate Considerations for WA Aquaculture. Tuesday 28th October 12 – 1pm (AWST)
Copernicus Ocean State Report 9 (2025)
The latest Copernicus Ocean State Report provides an international example showing that record ocean heatwaves in 2023–2024 are reshaping marine ecosystems and disrupting fisheries and aquaculture worldwide. Warmer waters, rising seas, and acidification are driving species shifts, invasive outbreaks, and production losses, such as the collapse of clam farming in Italy’s Po River delta. The report highlights the urgent need for climate-ready management to protect seafood industries and coastal communities.
South Australian and Federal Governments announce the details of the $102.5 million Algal Bloom Summer Plan
The $102.5 million Algal Bloom Summer Plan delivers targeted relief and long-term recovery for South Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, including grants of up to $150,000, fee relief, and new R&D funding. Backed by major habitat restoration and real-time ocean monitoring, the plan aims to restore marine ecosystems, protect seafood industries, and build resilience against future algal events.
Warming seas fuel mercury risks
New research shows that warming oceans may make seafood more toxic — not by adding mercury, but by reducing oxygen. As low-oxygen zones expand, microbes that convert mercury into its most harmful form, methylmercury, can thrive. This climate-driven process could increase toxin levels up the food chain, from plankton to people.
What planting tomatoes can teach as about climate change
From backyard gardens to our southern seas, the seasons are on the move. Earlier springs, hotter summers, and shifting species show how climate change is reshaping Tasmania’s land and ocean life alike.