The fishery for western lobster (Panulirus cygnus) has supported an annual catch of about 10,500 tonnes per annum over the last twenty years and is worth between $200-300 million per annum. The fishery has been experiencing increasing exploitation rates over time and estimates in the early 1990s...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
This report was commissioned by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation. It presents options for people development of the Australian seafood industry, including research, management and commercial fishing. The study was conducted by Miriam O'Brien Consulting and based on interviews and...
The seafood industry and the environment - interference or legitimate public concern?
A two day workshop on the problems facing the Australian seafood industry in environmental matters, held at National Surveyors' House, Deakin ACT, on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th January 1996.
In 1995 a National Task Force on Imported Fish and Fish Products was set up by the then Minister for Primary Industries and Energy, Senator Bob Collins and the Minister for Resources, David Bedall. This was in response to a number of events which had raised concern within Australia regarding the...
ORGANISATION:
Aquaculture Development and Veterinary Services Pty Ltd