The Sustainable Marine Research Collaboration Agreement (SMRCA) between the Tasmanian State Government and the University of Tasmania was established to support research on Tasmanian marine resources, including commercial and recreational fisheries, wild harvest and aquaculture.
Our strategic approach to the SMRCA attempts to balance the economic, social and environmental factors that contribute to ensuring a sustainable and productive future and engaging with industry and other partners for the long term prosperity of both Tasmania and the broader Australian community.
This collaboration aims to:
- undertake leading, world-class research into temperate marine and coastal research
- support the effective and sustainable management of Tasmanian marine resources and ensure that the maximum benefit accrues to the Tasmanian environment, economy and its industries
- provide fisheries, aquaculture, estuarine and coastal environmental research and development services to the Crown, the University, and the fishing and aquaculture industries
- support the Crown’s legislative and administrative obligations through the provision of research, data and advice
to assist in developing and encouraging new industry and in marketing Tasmania’s natural marine resources in a way that is sustainable now and for future generations - build capacity of people working in temperate marine research, including postgraduate students
- encourage partnerships, linkages and integrated arrangements which would facilitate achievement of the Agreement through industry engagement