This project has responded directly to management and industry concerns over a rapid increase in catch and effort on the Tasmanian north coast Southern Calamari fishery. The survey methodology applied in this project provided the evidence-base for implementing the first north coast Southern Calamari...

The aims of this project were to: Quantify density-dependent effects on wild abalone growth and meat quality Develop a statistical tool for classification of shell age Use length-based models to test the adequacy of shell age performance measures Use length-based models to determine...

This report describes a procedure for objectively comparing the likely returns from research programs, particularly those designed for fisheries management purposes. This procedure requires that the management objectives for the fishery are well defined, and that the research is directed at...

The commercial Lakes and Coorong Fishery (LCF) operates at the end of the Murray-Darling Basin where the river system meets the Southern Ocean, encompassing a diverse range of freshwater, estuarine and marine habitats and communities. This multi-gear fishery targets a range of species...