This project provides learnings of successes and failures/challenges of MSC certification in WA. At the time
of this report’s publication, 12 WA fisheries representing 90 percent value and approximately 60 percent
of the total commercial catch in the state have been awarded MSC certification....
ORGANISATION:
Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc (WAFIC)
Three hundred fishermen across the majority of West Australian fisheries surveyed to help identify the core competencies considered appropriate for a Professional Fisherman’s Certificate.
Fishermen were interviewed in the field and then completed an online survey. Respondents were asked to...
ORGANISATION:
Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc (WAFIC)
Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE) methods are used to examine the performance of prospective Harvest Control Rules for calculating the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the Western Zone (WZ) Abalone Fishery. Of particular importance is recovery of the stock following the combined effects of...
With the Australian dollar at historic highs, the need to help industry to determine which markets can give the best return on members' investment in time to investigate them and create some demand for products from Western Australia is critical. Asia is still by far the largest market for Western...
ORGANISATION:
Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc (WAFIC)