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The future of fish and fisheries in Australia: prioritisation of research needs through a horizon scanning approach
Pacific Conservation Biology, Vol.30(1), pp.1-10
2024
Abstract
Context: In Australia, the health of our marine, estuarine and freshwater fishes are of critical importance. The aquatic and marine ecosystems, and the fishes that occupy them each have an important role in our country’s ecological, economic, cultural and social wealth. Climate change, resource over-exploitation, invasive animals and diseases, and habitat degradation are just a few of the burgeoning threats that researchers and managers must address to ensure the prosperity of Australia’s natural fisheries resources. In addition, differences in legislative frameworks among jurisdictions hinder our ability to coherently manage fish resources at scales that are relevant biologically, ecologically and socially.
Aims: Here, we identify the key research priorities for fish and fisheries research in Australia, across seven thematic fields of study.
Methods: Research priorities were evaluated using a horizon scanning approach which identified research questions related to the field of fish and fisheries research in Australia.
Key results: A total of 284 unique research questions were categorised and prioritised, resulting in the formation of the top 10 highest priority research questions across each of the seven themes.
Conclusions: The outcomes from this work can be used to directly complement ongoing work from research providers working in the field of fish and fisheries as well as the development of new areas of research.
Implications: The priorities identified will enable researchers and policy makers to identify critical knowledge gaps, develop collaborative research programs, investigate novel approaches, and to improve transparency around decision-making processes.
Details
- Title
- The future of fish and fisheries in Australia: prioritisation of research needs through a horizon scanning approach
- Authors
- Samuel M. Williams (Corresponding Author) - Department of Primary IndustriesIan R. Tibbetts (Author) - The University of QueenslandBonnie J. Holmes (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Publication details
- Pacific Conservation Biology, Vol.30(1), pp.1-10
- Publisher
- C S I R O Publishing
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1071/PC23020
- ISSN
- 2204-4604; 1038-2097
- Copyright note
- © 2023 The Author(s) (or their employer(s)). Published by CSIRO Publishing. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY)
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99741898102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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