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2017-138
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COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
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29 results
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2017-137
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COMPLETED
Understanding the Markets for Western Rock Lobster (Phase 1 Market Intelligence)
This report outlines work completed by the Western Rock Lobster (WRL) Council. Data has been gathered from a number of sources (across several general categories of market information (e.g. production, trade, prices, economic activity) to create a comprehensive and continuously updated...
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
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2017-084
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
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Establishment of a World Centre of Excellence for Lobster in Australia (Phase 1 Scoping study)
Project number:
2016-165
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$4,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Kim Colero
Organisation:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
Project start/end date:
25 Apr 2017
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2 Nov 2017
Contact:
FRDC
The Western Rock Lobster fishery is arguably the largest and best managed wild-harvest fishery in Australia. The first fishery in the world to be recognised as ecologically sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council the fishery has survived and thrived through biological, economic and social adversity to be one of the healthiest fisheries in the world.
This is recognised worldwide and researchers, managers, and industry have recognised its pre-eminence among crustacean fisheries.
Telling the world about the phenomenal success that is the Western Rock Lobster industry is long overdue. It needs to demonstrate emphatically There is a need to recognise the excellence of the Western Rock Lobster Fishery. There is an opportunity to create a worldwide Centre of Excellence for spiny (rock) lobster research and management in Western Australia by 2020, the 20th Anniversary of its world first certification as ecologically sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council and the time of its fifth consecutive certification.
The Western Rock Lobster Fishery has been an exemplar of fisheries management since the first regulation (a minimum size) was introduced in 1875. Ground-breaking research by George (who first determined that it was a distinct species) Chittleborough, Phillips and others led to the introduction of ‘Limited Entry’ over fifty years ago and the catching of Puerulus and thus the ability to predict the catch up to four years in advance. This stunning advance led to the ability of industry to invest with confidence and the ability of management to adjust effort to be in line with the expected rates of harvest.
The fishery has survived many ecological, economic and social challenges, not least the massive downturn in Puerulus settlement in 20?? Which lead to the introduction of quota.
The Board of the Western Rock Lobster Council believes it is time to bring this together into a single location and be the world centre of spiny (rock) lobster research, development and extension and this study proposes to test the feasibility of that vision.
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2016-164
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CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
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2015-237
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COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
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2015-236
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
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SPECIES
PROJECT NUMBER
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2014-406
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc. (WRLC) Research, Development and Extension Program, including resources and processes to consolidate and coordinate WRLC RD&E planning and funding so that overall RD&E outcomes are delivered in an efficient and cost-effective way
The Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) is the industry research, development and extension (RD&E) body for the western rock lobster fishing sector. It is charged by its members to consolidate and coordinate WRL RD&E planning and funding so that overall RD&E outcomes are delivered in an...
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
SPECIES
PROJECT NUMBER
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2014-239
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
Western Rocklobster Fishery Industry Congress
Project number:
2009-313
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$10,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Dexter Davies
Organisation:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
Project start/end date:
24 May 2009
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30 Aug 2009
Contact:
FRDC
To satisfy the constitution of the WRLC, a Western Rocklobster Fishery Industry Congress must be held every two years.
To alleviate the extreme degree of uncertainty around all issues facing the Western Rocklobster fishery i.e. sustainability of stock and fishermen, management regime, marketing and marine parks all need to be addressed in a public forum where informed discussion can occur.
To address and improve upon the lack of cohesion across all sectors of the Western Rocklobster fishery.
To provide a forum which will allow for Industry consultation to occur regarding the best management regime for the WRLF i.e. input versus output debate. This will assist the WRLC as the industry peak body representative to put forward an industry consensus to RLIAC which will then allow the Minister for Fisheries to make a decision which will be supported by the great majority of MFL holders in the WRLF.
1. Increased levels of cohesion amongst all industry stakeholders and peak body representatives in the WRLF
2. Effective communication amongst all sectors of industry i.e. catching, processing, marketing, government
3. New direction sought for major issues such as management regime, marine parks and marketing of WRL
Final report
ISBN:
978-0-9807845-4-1
Author:
Dexter Davies
Final Report
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2012-04-03
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5.29 MB
2009-313-DLD.pdf
The Congress was held on Friday July 24 and consisted of 6 sessions. Expert speakers representing Research, Management and Industry for the Rocklobster gave a total of 11 presentations. The workshop was held on Saturday July 25 with the main focus on 2 subjects - Working through the Management options for 2009/10 and the Input vs Output debate.
The Congress and Workshop provided Industry, Research, Policy and Financial Institutions a forum to exchange ideas and challenges concerning all aspects of the Rocklobster commercial Fishery research and management.
This resulted in a greater appreciation of current issues and will lead to better collaboration and management for commercial Rocklobster fishing in Western Australia. One of the main issues at that stage were the debate between Input vs. Output. An industry vote has taken place since and the outcome was in favour of Output. The Minister has since decided to change the Fishery to a Quota Managed System.
Key Words: Western Rocklobster, management, quota, workshop, forum, exchange ideas
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