Towards sustainable inshore fisheries: The potential of estuarine electrofishing in Australia

Campus Plus are pleased to announce a new National Industry PhD Program collaboration supporting industry‑led research for the sustainable future of Queensland’s inshore fisheries.

This partnership brings together the world class fisheries science and management capabilities of the Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) and the marine ecology and sustainability expertise of the University of the Sunshine Coast to explore sustainable alternative fishing technologies for Queensland’s inshore fisheries.

The project, “Towards sustainable inshore fisheries: The potential of estuarine electrofishing in Australia” will trial and evaluate estuarine electrofishing as an alternative to gillnet fishing and as a fisheries‑independent sampling tool. The goal is to support sustainable fisheries management, reduce ecological impacts, and help maintain productivity and employment in Queensland’s inshore fisheries.
The research will be conducted by PhD candidate Riley Banaghan (pictured in field) with academic support from Dr Bonnie Holmes from the University of the Sunshine Coast, and the industry mentorship of Dr Sam Williams from the Department of Primary Industries (Queensland).

With big thanks to Zac Keenan for facilitating the award.
Congratulations to all involved!