All posts tagged "Research"
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The waters Murray cod fishers want to see open year-round
In February, we called on Victorian recreational fishers to share which stocked Victorian waterways they want to see become year-round Murray cod fisheries. THE BACKGROUND In the 2022/23 stocking season,
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Fishing for Facts at Lake Colac
Are you keen to wet a line at Lake Colac in the name of science? Researchers from Federation University Australia are seeking volunteers to help study the health of Lake
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Strong Snapper Recruitment in 2022
This year is proving to be a fantastic year for Victoria’s snapper stocks with high recruitment found in Port Phillip Bay. The latest snapper survey by the Victorian Fisheries Authority has
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Understanding our mako shark fishery
Mako sharks are a popular target for game fishers along the Victorian coast. They are the world’s fastest shark, capable of bursts of speed close to 80km/hr and are infamous
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Potential AFMA Funding
Public call for expressions of interest for potential AFMA funding As part of its current research funding round, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is making an additional call for
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Spying on River Blackfish
Researchers from Deakin University have turned to spy-like aquatic surveillance to uncover the secret life of river blackfish (Gadopsos marmoratus) and give them a helping hand. Once abundant, river blackfish
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Artifical Reefs Do Boost Fish Stocks
New research from the University of NSW shows artificial reefs do boost fish stocks.
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Kingfish secrets revealed thanks to our fishing licence fees
By Dr. Corey GreenSenior Fisheries Scientist, Victorian Fisheries Authority Prior to the early 1990’s, yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi) were commonly caught by recreational anglers at various offshore locations across Victoria,
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Be a Seagrass Champion in Western Port
VRFish are proud to have partnered with Deakin University and Melbourne Water on a new project to develop the tools and knowledge to assist seagrass restoration and recovery in Western
