Fisheries

Research by CSIRO Land and Water has culminated in significant advances in coastal resource management, by linking land management practices with near-shore marine health.

A marine ecosystem model developed by Dr Beth Fulton of CSIRO has been rated best in the world by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Scientists from the Wealth from Oceans Flagship have contributed to the Harvest Strategy Policy and Guidelines for Commonwealth fisheries.

Dr Beth Fulton was awarded the 2007 Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year in recognition of her impact on regional marine planning, fisheries management, and understanding climate change.

In 2005-06, CSIRO developed a scientifically based assessment and harvest strategy framework for the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery, and provided it to the client, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority.

Together with its research partners, CSIRO has provided integrated bio-physical, social and economic research to underpin the development of the Tully Water Quality Improvement Plan.

One of the world’s largest fire experiments identified fire frequency as a key issue in managing fire to conserve biodiversity across the savanna woodlands of northern Australia.

Flagship scientists have developed a model to assist in the management of excessive erosion, sediments and nutrients in Great Barrier Reef catchments.

New data and innovative modelling technology have led to more accurate stock assessments for the Northern Prawn Fishery.

Using sound waves, researchers have found a way to greatly improve the accuracy of measuring fish numbers in the murky River Murray.