Australian seafood is vital to our culture and diets, and the national economy. We must take steps now to ensure aquaculture thrives in a warmer world.
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One in six fishers in the Gulf of Thailand have been coerced or deceived into working against their will.
An El Niño event in 2015-16 led to the lowest ever catch in redlegs. Fisheries must work with research to climate-proof their management.
Entire populations of prawn ‘super-females’ are now being commercially distributed. The science behind this continues to advance and could have a far-reaching impact on both humans and animals.
It’s possible the white spot virus is now endemic in Australia - in other countries where it has broken out, it has never been eradicated.
When crustaceans are cooked, some chemicals in their shells react with heat and change colour.
In light of World Oceans Day, it’s important to note the important role aquaculture can have on the continent.
From turkeys to salmon and brussels sprouts, modern living is putting mounting pressure on the festive feast.
The tropical island was one of a number of countries that joined the goldrush of prawn farming in the 1980s and 1990s. New research lays plain the results.
Australians are set to munch through half a billion prawns this Christmas. But where do all those prawns come from? And can we feel good as we throw another one on the barbie? About half of the prawns…
Researchers have developed a new strain of prawn that grows 25% faster than other strains, in order to feed people living…
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