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PROJECT NUMBER • 1997-409
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Beche-de-mer knowata product development

Commercial fishing for beche-de-mer, or sea cucumbers has been carried out in Australian waters since the early 1800's. Species of commercial interest have included: the sandfish, black teatfish, prickly redfish and the lollyfish. Of these, the sandfish is the most common commercial species and is...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Industry

Informing and capitalising on the seasonality of Australian seafood (stage 2)

Project number: 1997-301
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $86,551.00
Principal Investigator: Francene Brown
Organisation: Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Project start/end date: 22 Jan 1997 - 13 Jun 2002
Contact:
FRDC

Need

There is confusion and lack of knowledge on the seasonal availability of Australian seafood species. This has resulted in:

- The reluctance of the food service and retail industries to use some seafood because the
lack of knowledge about seafood seasonality and unreliable supplies make it difficult to plan
ahead in cases such as: the design of menus; undertaking of promotions; the budgeting of input
costs; and ordering of the product.

- Under utilisation of species, as users are not informed on alternative species available at
different times of the year.

- Misleading of consumers, for example , calling frozen seafood 'fresh' and mislabeling the
species.

There is a need for research which will provide comprehensive seasonality information to groups such as:

- domestic distributors/wholesalers of seafood;

- exporters, overseas importers, and government agencies (e.g. Austrade);

- education and training establishments such as TAFE and seafood schools;

- the food service sector - restaurants, caterers and institutional providers, including chefs,
business owners and purchasing managers; and

- the food retail sector, particularly purchasing managers in major retail chains.

Interviews conducted with the food service and food retail sector during the first stage of the seasonality project also highlighted the enthusiasm from these sectors for such information.

The availability of such information will help to promote seafood during its peak supplies and hence provide better and more consistent returns to the seafood industry as a whole,

Objectives

1. To collect seasonality data for the remaining 97 Australian seafood species.
2. To produce/print the seafood by seasons concept which was developed in stage one of this project.
3. To implement the marketing strategy for the seafood by seasons concept that was developed in Stage one of this project (see attachment), to ensure that information reaches the target market.

Publication

Author: Francene Brown
Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Project products

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Publication • 9.18 MB
1997-301 Seafood by Season Calendar.pdf

Summary

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation.

This calendar has been developed in response to the reluctance by many in the food retail and food service sectors to use some seafood because the unknown supply makes it difficult to plan ahead such activities as designing menus, undertaking of promotions, budgeting of input costs, and ordering seafood products.

The seasonality information contained within this publication applies to fresh seafood. However, it is important to note that seafood is available all year round as a frozen product and that the quality of quick-frozen seafood can be equivalent to that of fresh seafood.

The seasonality information has been collected from sources that include, state fisheries departments, fisheries management authorities, fishing companies and individual fishers around Australia. It is important for readers to recognise that this information is a guide only, as seafood seasonality can be affected by factors such as weather conditions or fisheries closures.

The seasonal closures indicated are correct at the time of printing. However, some closures are subject to change, and readers should check with the fisheries management authority in their state to see if they are still valid.

Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 1997-300
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Identification of market requirements for future development of the Australian Seafood Catering Manual

This report aims to identify the market requirements for the future development of the Australian Seafood Catering Manual. Although the manual generated extremely positive feedback from industry, only a small proportion of the potential target market was tapped. Consumer research has been conducted...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)

Effects of net fishing: addressing biodiversity and bycatch issues in Queensland inshore waters

Project number: 1997-206
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $528,010.19
Principal Investigator: Ian Halliday
Organisation: Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Project start/end date: 30 Aug 1997 - 25 Mar 2002
Contact:
FRDC

Need

There is a critical need for information to support management decisions about inshore fisheries resources, and to address rising industry, conservation and public concern about the impact of net fishing on sustainability and biodiversity of the ecosystem and habitats associated with the fishery. The theory of measuring changes in biodiversity have yet to be applied in net fisheries. This project will be a test case for the practical application of determining net fishing effects on biodiversity.

Information on the effect of net fishing on bycatch and biodiversity in Australia is extremely limited. While some data exist on the marketed catch, the quantity and nature of bycatch remains virtually unknown. There is little information on the total catch characteristics of net fisheries, the proportions of species caught, and the proportion of the resource harvested each year. Similarly little is known about the fate of fish discarded from nets which would help to characterise the impact of net fishing on biodiversity.

This project will address the urgent need for information on the: total catch composition from net fishing, fate of discarded fish bycatch, impact on protected species and impact on biodiversity. Baseline data collected through both fishery dependent and independent methods will provide a basis for long term monitoring of the fishery and will enhance the interpretation of existing commercial catch records. These data will help meet the requirements of the ‘National Strategy for Conservation of Australia’s Biological Biodiversity’ of a) improving the knowledge base of fisheries, b) improving fisheries management and c) assessing and minimising the impact of commercial fishery practices on non-target and bycatch species, ecosystems and genetic diversity.

Objectives

1. Establish proportions of target catch and bycatch caught in inshore net fisheries along the Queensland east coast and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
2. Characterise the bycatch component of net fisheries in terms of species composition, seasonal abundance, habitat type and mesh size.
3. Determine the fate of fish discarded from net catches.
4. Establish the effects of net fishing on biodiversity through intensive comparative studies of areas closed and open to commercial net fishing.
5. Provide management advice on possible sustainability and biodiversity indicators, and on changes in net fishing practices needed to reduce impacts on bycatch species and biodiversity.

Final report

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