Throwing a more sustainable shrimp on the barbie
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 15 December 2017
Australia’s prawn aquaculture is vital to meet growing demand. Traditional feeds rely on unsustainable fishmeal, but CSIRO’s Novacq™ bioactive enables faster, healthier prawn growth without wild-caught ingredients, boosting sustainability.
Keywords: prawn aquaculture, Australia, fishmeal, sustainability, Novacq, CSIRO, aquafeed
Playing tag with tuna in the Bight
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 February 2018
Juvenile southern bluefin tuna migrate to the Great Australian Bight each summer to feed. Tagging studies reveal migration routes, feeding habits, and growth, while research explores impacts of seismic surveys on this vital fishery and its recovery.
Keywords: southern bluefin tuna, migration, Great Australian Bight, tagging, fisheries, feeding habits
Sharks and rays of PNG
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 March 2018
A new field guide documents PNG’s sharks and rays, supporting sustainable fisheries and conservation. The project revealed new species, rediscovered rare river sharks, and engaged local communities and fishers.
Keywords: Papua New Guinea, sharks, rays, biodiversity, field guide, conservation, fisheries
