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| FRDC Board to Visit Darwin |
The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) board of directors will hold their board meeting in Darwin on 23 May in conjunction with the 3rd International Recreational Fishing Conference being held from 20-24 May.
FRDC Executive Director, Mr Peter Dundas-Smith said FRDC has $2.2 million dollars invested in ongoing fisheries R&D projects in the Northern Territory.
"A new project, particularly relevant to recreational fishers, will assess the survival rate of barramundi released by anglers after capture. The study will assist in identifying if there is a need to improve catch-and-release techniques for significant recreational species.
"Another project is developing commercial production systems for the farming of mud crab, another key species for the Northern Territory. The project will document the farming process for inclusion in a manual for commercial production of mud crabs.
The Board will use the opportunity to meet fishing industry representatives, researchers and government officials and familiarise themselves with the local industry.
"It is essential for the Board to meet in conjunction with such a significant international fishing conference. The recreational fishing industry is an important stakeholder to the FRDC," said Mr Dundas-Smith.
The Board will tour various commercial fishing operations and aquaculture sites around Darwin. An industry gathering, which gives representatives from all sectors of the industry an opportunity to meet with the board, will also be held at the Carlton Hotel at 6.30pm on 22 May. Media are invited to attend.
To RSVP for the industry gathering or to arrange interviews and photo opportunities, please contact FRDC Communications Coordinator, Ms Kylie Paulsen.
The FRDC is a rural research and development corporation within the Commonwealth Government portfolio of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Australia (AFFA).
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Media Contact:
Ms Kylie Paulsen, Communications Coordinator, Ph: 0438 630 491
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