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Western Rock Lobster Management For Seasons 2001/2002 And 2002/2003 : A Discussion Paper, Kevin Donohue Jul 2000

Western Rock Lobster Management For Seasons 2001/2002 And 2002/2003 : A Discussion Paper, Kevin Donohue

Fisheries management papers

In Part One of this paper the discussion is focused on the suggestion that the 2001/2002 catch be increased. In Part Two other suggestions, by associations, that are primarily concerned with other aspects of the management of the fishery are discussed.


A Quality Future For Recreational Fishing On The West Coast., West Coast Recreational Fishing Working Group Jun 2000

A Quality Future For Recreational Fishing On The West Coast., West Coast Recreational Fishing Working Group

Fisheries management papers

The West Coast Region between Kalbarri and Augusta offers a wide range of recreational fishing opportunities.The West Coast Region also receives more fishing pressure than any other, with an estimated 380 000 anglers fishing each year. Already, the signs of a fishery under pressure are showing. Catch rates of dhufish around inshore reef systems such as the Three-mile are a far cry from the 1950s and 60s when people beachlaunched wooden dinghies to fish the inshore waters for these highly prized fish. Increasing pressure on stocks has led to growing community concerns that the future quality of recreational fishing is …


Information On Quota Management Of Rock Lobster Fisheries In South Australia, Tasmania And New Zealand., Kevin Donohue, Eric Barker May 2000

Information On Quota Management Of Rock Lobster Fisheries In South Australia, Tasmania And New Zealand., Kevin Donohue, Eric Barker

Fisheries management papers

This report provides an update on the information available to Western Australians on the quota management of Australasian rock lobster fisheries. The report keeps Government and industry abreast of developments in alternative management systems and, if necessary, reviews the WA management system.


Aquaculture Plan For The Houtman Abrolhos Islands, Fisheries Western Australia Apr 2000

Aquaculture Plan For The Houtman Abrolhos Islands, Fisheries Western Australia

Fisheries management papers

The objective of this aquaculture plan is to : Provide a sound basis for developing a new aquaculture industry in the Abrolhos Islands, while at the same time conserving the unique environment of the islands for present and future generations, and minimising conflict between aquaculture and existing and future users of the islands.


Management Directions For Western Australia's Coastal Commercial Finfish Fisheries, Fisheries Western Australia Mar 2000

Management Directions For Western Australia's Coastal Commercial Finfish Fisheries, Fisheries Western Australia

Fisheries management papers

This discussion paper presents the framework in the light of commercial fisheries, in particular the open acess coastal finfish fishery. It provides the background to commercial fisheries management in Western Australia; describes the current situation; and sets the scen for a new management framework, with some important proposals on specific management issues.


Protecting And Sharing Western Australia's Coastal Fish Resources. The Path To Integrated Management., Fisheries Western Australia Feb 2000

Protecting And Sharing Western Australia's Coastal Fish Resources. The Path To Integrated Management., Fisheries Western Australia

Fisheries management papers

The fisheries management framework of the 21st Century must not only be able to manage the level of exploitation by commercial and recreational fisheries, but also provide an agreed basis and process for changes in the way fish and aquatic resources are used and shared by this community. There is a clear need to counter inevitable pressure on stocks from the impact of a growing population, increasing coastal development and the demands of various key user groups. Unless we are proactive in dealing with the growing exploitation of fisheries along our State’s vast 12,000km coastline, it will be difficult to …