This fishery assessment report for the South Australian giant crab fishery updates previous reports for this species (Currie and Ward, 2005...
To design a ‘finger’ style pushing trap for carp, it is essential to consider the morphometrics (body dimensions) of the targeted size-range. To be effective, the spacing between the fingers (the aperture) should be slightly less than the mean width of the smallest targeted indiv...
This document outlines the process for review, approval and release of publications by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI). It was originally produced as a reference guide for SARDI Aquatic Sciences’ employees....
SARDI Aquatic Science’s strategic research programs conduct research to underpin the ongoing sustainable economic and ecological development of South Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture industries, and to protect and develop the State’s aquatic resources....
The Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) is Australia’s only endemic and least numerous seal species. It is unique among pinnipeds because it is the only species that has a non-annual breeding cycle, which is temporally asynchronous across its range....
Banrock Station RAMSAR wetland is a managed wetland with flow control structures at its inlet and outlet (box and pipe culverts, respectively). It bypasses Lock and Weir 3 on the River Murray near Overland Corner, and there is a 3 m head difference in water levels from upstream t...
An ecologically rated (ER) zoning scheme, based upon available knowledge and current understanding of the ecological variables, forms the cornerstone of the Draft Spencer Gulf Management Plan (DEH 2006)....
The aquaculture of southern bluefin tuna (SBT) commenced in 1990 and over the last 18 years has expanded rapidly, today producing about 7500 tonnes worth about $138 million (2006-07 production figures...
Despite numerous eradication attempts, the marine pest Caulerpa taxifolia has substantially expanded its range in South Australia and cannot be eradicated with current technology...
Markaranka Flat is a temporary wetland of 197.8 ha located approximately 25 km from the township of Waikerie. The lagoon was artificially flooded in spring 2006 with water donated by Penfolds winery in an endeavour to improve tree health....