The purpose of this report is to describe the methods used for tagging redfish and discuss the results achieved by the various segments of the project. In conjunction with the tagging study, data on commercial catches of redfish, fishing effort and catch length frequency were also analysed, and the...
In this project, CSIRO researchers implemented the first Australia-wide spatial approach to quantifying the exposure of mapped seabed assemblages to the footprints of Commonwealth demersal trawl fisheries, as well as their spatial protection in areas closed to trawling. These outputs are assisting...
This project investigates recreational and commercial fisher motivations for using a fishery and the beliefs, attitudes and perceived benefits of aquaculture-based enhancement programs and other management options. It also determines the total economic value for recreational fishing for Blue Swimmer...
In September 1995, the deepwater trawl fishing industry agreed not to trawl in an area of 370 km2 on the continental slope south of Tasmania for three years, as stated in a Memorandum of Understanding between the former Australian Nature Conservation Agency (now Environment Australia) (EA) and the...
The 1982 Radar, Navigation, Echo Sounder and Sonar Course was held from April 27 to May 7. This year's course for professional fishermen was attended by 11 students. It was felt that the smaller number was easier to handle in the compact training areas.
The first week of the course consisted of...
This report was prepared to summarise the yearly activities of Australian participation in the tuna handline/pole fishery in the Coral Sea adjacent to Cairns over the period 1981 to 1983.
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)