PROJECT NUMBER
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1984-023
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
A study of the sand crab (Portunus pelagicus) and its exploitation in a sub-tropical multi-sector fishery
Based on logbook records the sand crab commercial pot fishery in Moreton Bay is worth in the vicinity of $2 million wholesale annually. Sand crabs are also taken as an incidental by-catch by otter trawlers and in addition Moreton Bay supports a substantial recreational fishery.
Sand crabs are caught...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct