Science and Research in Fisheries
Scientific information underpins the sustainable development of wild fisheries and aquaculture in Victoria.
With many stakeholder groups promoting different environmental, social and economic values and expectations regarding Victoria’s fisheries, objective scientific advice guides decisions on management, policy and compliance. The scientific monitoring of fish stocks and the results of innovative research projects provide information to:
- Assess the sustainability of fish stocks including abalone, rock lobster, marine/estuarine and freshwater finfish
- Develop and sustain recreational fisheries
- Improve aquaculture production of species such as blue mussel, abalone, Murray cod and trout
- Understand the link between ecosystems and fisheries productivity, including the impacts of climate change
- Evaluate the social and economic values of fisheries resources.
By investing in scientific information, Fisheries Victoria can confidentially grow the value of Victoria’s fisheries resources ensuring fish now and in the future.
The Fisheries Research Branch (FRB) undertakes the scientific research, development and monitoring as part of Fisheries Victoria.
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Tracking snapper in Port Phillip Bay
A licence funded study will map snapper movement and habitat preferences.
Snapper fishery forecast
What to expect in Port Phillip Bay this year and next.
Trout cod surveys
Scientists have surveyed lakes Sambell and Kerferd to monitor the progress of stocked trout cod.
King George whiting fishery forecast
Port Phillip Bay should yield good catches in 2012 moderating over the next two to three years.
Sand flathead in Port Phillip Bay?
Licence fees have gone towards finding out why sand flathead have declined by 90%.
Licence funded research at Dartmouth and Hume
Understand more about how water temperature and dissolved oxygen influence trout populations.
Estimating bluefin tuna populations
Recreational licence fees have funded a scientific estimate of southern bluefin tuna.
