Land: Australia

Defiant Tiwi islanders have begun seizing control of fishing grounds off northeast Arnhem Land.

Australian authority has reminded the recreational fishers about the new sustainability rules applicable on the West Coast region.

Seafood Services Australia (SSA) has launched new guide which was designed to prevent fraud and mislabeling.

Australian authority has warned fishermen of Christmas fines if the break rules as they cast a line from land or water over the Christmas period could be at risk of facing hefty fines.

Fisheries and Marine Officers will now have a faster, more flexible, vessel to carry out their patrolling off Perth’s northern waters.

Australian authority has deigned to deter oyster theft and protect consumers against potentially unsafe black market produce is being stepped up during the festive season.

The seafood industry in Australia has agreed to cut red tape by reducing its costs to be more competitive in the domestic and global economy.

Better tasting barramundi, with healthy management and feeding strategies developed by WA Department of Fisheries research, is helping fish farmers develop new opportunities.

This year the Australian fishing has recorded a good stocks of bluefin tuna in southern hemisphere, says the authority.

The Tasmanian seafood industry has show a significant growth since 2004-2005, with the beach value of seafood surging by $189 million and the gross revenue generated increasing by $279 million.