Read more about the article Massive penalties for illegal lobster fishing
A Western Australian fishermen has lost $7.5 worth of fishing entitlements and faces heavy fines for fisheries infringements

Massive penalties for illegal lobster fishing

A fisherman from Geraldton in Western Australia has lost fishing rights worth more than A$7.5 million, lost his commercial fishing licence cancelled and is facing additional fines, penalties and court…

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Read more about the article Western Australia pulls a world first with MSC-certified sustainable sea cucumber fishery
WA sea cucumbers are a highly sought-after soft-bodies species, in demand across Asia. Image: WAFIC

Western Australia pulls a world first with MSC-certified sustainable sea cucumber fishery

In another first for West Australian sustainable fisheries, the sea cucumber fishery has reached a milestone by achieving the certification of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) global standard for being…

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Read more about the article MSC certifies Western Australia’s octopus fishery
MSC certification has been awarded to Western Australia’s octopus fishery. Image: MSC

MSC certifies Western Australia’s octopus fishery

The certification of Western Australia’s octopus fishery has added to a steadily growing list as this brings WA’s total to nine certified fisheries, including South Sea pearl, abalone, western rock…

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Read more about the article Securing rights for Western Australia’s fisheries are top priority
Alex Ogg has been appointed CEO of the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council. Image: WAFIC

Securing rights for Western Australia’s fisheries are top priority

Securing the future of Western Australia’s commercial fisheries is a top priority for Alex Ogg, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council. Announcing the…

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