Effects of Trawl Subprogram: evaluation of the effectiveness of reducing dolphin catches with pingers and exclusion grids in the Pilbara trawl fishery
The performance report on the Pilbara Trawl Fishery to Environment Australia reported a dolphin catch of approximately 50 per year. The initial reaction of EA to this level of dolphin catch indicated that continued exports from this fishery could be in jeopardy, making it necessary to reduce the dolphin mortality. Industry are aware of this need and are willing to participate in trials.