Conflict between the recreational and commercial sectors has long been a fisheries management problem. This conflict has been escalating in recent years as both sectors attempt to maximise catches. Consequently, there is increasing pressure being applied to fisheries managers to make appropriate...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
The purpose of the Recfishing Research steering committee was to evaluate research, development and extension EOIs and project proposals submitted to the FRDC that aim to benefit the recreational fishing sector.
A stakeholder consultation workshop was held in Melbourne on the 29/11/2018. The...
Food is a primary factor affecting the growth and survival of juvenile western rock lobsters in nursery areas. Determining how far juveniles travel when searching for food is essential in determining the size of area foraged and how much food is potentially available to them. Knowledge of foraging...