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The results of a survey of the spawning biomass of orange roughy off eastern Tasmania have just been released, indicating that orange roughy stocks are healthy.
The Australian Government has welcomed the news that Chinese authorities have taken action against the operator of a Chinese fishing vessel found to have been misreporting catches in Australian waters.
Australia’s 2017-18 Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery (SESSF) fishing season started at the beginning of this month and all trawl boats taking part met the deadline for fitting seabird mitigation arrangements.
Six Indonesian illegal fishermen faced Darwin Local Court last week where they pleaded guilty to offences of attempting to steal a haul of trochus shell (sea snail).
Fifteen illegal Vietnamese fishermen are facing the harsh reality of illegal fishing in Australian waters after appearing at Darwin Magistrates Court last week, with several crew sentenced to jail terms.
Fisheries consultant Ross Winstanley is planning to take part in the 8th World Recreational Fishing Conference later this year to present the idea concept of consumers as stakeholders – drawing on the decision by the government of the Australian state of Victoria to close a sustainable net fishery to replace it with a solely recreational fishery.
A Vietnamese fishing vessel suspected of illegally fishing in Australian waters has been apprehended off the coast of Cairns.
A high-pressure pasteurisation unit may hold the key to extending the shelf life of fresh blue swimmer crab meat, says Peter Jecks of Australian producer Abacus Fisheries.
Australian Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator Anne Ruston, has welcomed the rise as evidence of a robust and reputable industry meeting strong international demand for high quality seafood.
Collaboration with international counterparts is an important part of successful fisheries management. Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) Fisheries Officers routinely conduct joint patrols to help combat the global issue of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.