Science

Key climate change research undertaken across Australia by the seafood industry.
  1. Energy Efficient Fishing: A 2006 review PART B – Hull Characteristics and Efficiency
    Completed 2007

    To outline opportunities for improved fishing vessel efficiency.

  2. Energy Efficient Fishing: A 2006 review PART A - Alternative fuels and efficient engines
    Completed 2007

    To outline alternative fuel and energy options for the fishing industry and review opportunities for improved engine efficiency.

  3. An investigation of two methods to reduce the benthic impact of prawn trawling
    Completed 2008

    To develop new trawl gear with less seabed impact and improved fuel economy.

  4. Energy Efficient Fishing: A 2006 review PART C - Other topics including refrigeration, propulsion and fishing gear
    Completed 2009

    To outline opportunities for improved refrigeration and propulsion efficiency and better fishing gear (prawn trawling).

  5. Design, build and test model Batwing Board CP2
    Completed 2010

    To provide “proof of Concept” for a revised implementation of Batwing otter board technology.

  6. Reducing seabed impact/greenhouse emissions of trawlers in Moreton Bay
    Ongoing. #3 CP2 Batwing boards for Moreton Bay trawler have been constructed and field trials have commenced.

    This project aims to reduce the fuel required to catch prawns in Moreton Bay by 20% through implementation of Batwing otter board technology.

  7. The methodical introduction of high strength netting to the prawn trawling industry in Queensland
    Ongoing. Two materials tests reports completed to date.

    This project aims to reduce the fuel required to catch prawns by 35% through broad implementation of high strength materials into prawn trawling gear.