Aquaculture

White flesh fish a sustainable option to strengthen Australia’s aquaculture production

You can walk into any local supermarket and buy Australian produced Atlantic salmon. But why is this not the case for white flesh fish?

Research and innovation to harness opportunities for the North

Kirsten Rose - Executive Director of Future Industries - reflects on CSIRO's 90 years of work in Northern Australia, and outlines our vision for the future.

Eye tests to eye fillets: 10 science projects in northern Australia

Our scientists have been working in northern Australia for more than 90 years. Science and technology continues to transform the north, a region spanning more than 40 per cent of Australia's land mass.

Is that Barramundi or Asian Sea Bass?

Verifying the origin of Australia’s agrifood can help to grow our exports.

The quest for a new everyday supermarket fish

To meet growing consumer demand, CSIRO researchers are on the hunt for healthy and affordable protein sources from white flesh fish.

Australia’s blue economy set to boost coronavirus recovery

As the pandemic impacts industries across the world, managing ocean resources sustainably is more important than ever to spur new marine and economic opportunities.

Prawn fishery counts its natural capital

Natural capital accounting can help fisheries businesses assess the risks and opportunities associated with the ecosystem assets they rely on.

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish: Species recognition software for sustainable fisheries

Technology adapted from the security industry is being taken to the oceans to monitor fishing operations, manage the seafood supply chain and ensure the sustainability of our fisheries.

Battle against white spot disease in Australian prawns

CSIRO’s efforts to help the Australian farmed prawn industry recover from this devastating outbreak also required a rapid response to protect a vital research facility that is assisting the industry pick itself back up.