Background
During the past decade, the octopus fishing industry in WA has developed from being virtually non-existent and catch being a byproduct of other fishing activities, to a managed fishery that supports a thriving commercial manufacturing industry. Octopus is now supplied as raw fresh...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
Clam aquaculture, the focus of this project, is an innovative concept in Australia although it is well developed overseas. World production of cultured Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarium) and hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) was 3.1 million tonnes in 2005. Australian wild catch of 2,135 tonnes...
The management arrangements for Queensland East Coast Inshore Fisheries have recently been subject to a regulatory impact statement (RIS) and consultative process. Whilst many generic decisions will be taken for the fishery following the consultation process (phase 1 implementation), a large number...