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PROJECT NUMBER • 2003-200
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Aquafin CRC - Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Subprogram: strategic planning, project management and adoption

This project implemented the agreed Strategic R&D Plan for the salmon industry for the period 2003-2006. It provided an economical administrative framework and processes which: Engaged stakeholders, specifically the salmon farming industry and the State managers responsible for its...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
TAGS
Stakeholder
Reproduction
Nutrition
Fisheries Management
Consumer Health
SPECIES
Atlantic Salmon
Trouts

Evaluation of crystal crab resource from Cape Leeuwin to the WA/SA border.

Project number: 2003-077
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $74,480.00
Principal Investigator: Richard N. Stevens
Organisation: Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc (WAFIC)
Project start/end date: 25 Oct 2003 - 30 May 2006
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Wild Catch
Tagging
Survey
Population Dynamics
Physiology
SPECIES
Snow Crabs

Need

The fishermen on the South Coast have recognised that a resource of Crystal Crabs exists between Cape Leeuwin and the SA border. In order to develop the resource to its optimum potential there is first a need to determine the size and extent of the crab stocks. Thus development of this new species for this 1,500Km of coastline can be developed in an orderly manner.

Objectives

1. To determine the size frequency distribution and relative densities of crystal crab off the south coast of the State between the Western Australian/South Australian border and Cape Leeuwin through the use of a pot survey.
2. To tag 1,000 crabs covering a range of sizes for growth and movement data
3. Determine the extent to which sea lice affect the catches of crystal crab on the south coast of Western Australia, by the use of proven bait saving devices.
4. To determine the effect of different sized traps on the catchability of crystal crab.

Final report

ISBN: 0-86905-876-2
Author: Richard Stevens
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.
Final Report • 2006-07-24 • 1.06 MB
2003-077-DLD.pdf

Summary

The licensed crustacean fishermen on the south coast of Western Australia recognised that a resource of Crystal Crab, Chaceon bicolor existed between Cape Leeuwin (ca 115º E) and the South Australian border (129º E).  In order to develop this resource to its optimum and sustainable potential, there was first a need to determine the relative abundance and distribution of this species in that region.  Since a substantial commercial fishery for this species exists on the west coast of the state, it was important to collect data from the south coast that could be compared with data from the existing west coast fishery in order to estimate a sustainable annual yield for the south coast fishery based on the catch return data from the west coast fishery.  The relative abundance and distribution and size distribution of Crystal Crab have thus been studied on the south coast of Western Australia between approximately 115º 20’ and 123º E, data that has not previously been available.

Daughterless carp project: PhD support

Project number: 2003-076
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $152,000.00
Principal Investigator: Tony Peacock
Organisation: Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
Project start/end date: 29 Jun 2004 - 1 Mar 2009
Contact:
FRDC

Need

Commercial in confidence. To know more about this project please contact FRDC.

Objectives

Commercial in confidence
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2003-075
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Designing, implementing and assessing an integrated monitoring program for the NPF: developing an application to stock assessment

For more than a decade the Northern Prawn Fishery assessments have indicated that the tiger prawn resource is overexploited. Deriso’s1 (2001) review of the tiger prawn assessment supported this conclusion and also drew attention to the high level of uncertainty in the assessment. Deriso...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
TAGS
Survey
Stock Assessment
Reproduction
Population Dynamics
Fishing Gear
SPECIES
King Prawns
Banana Prawns
Tiger Prawns
Endeavour Prawns
Environment
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2003-073
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Development of a fisheries R&D response to MPA and spatial management for fisheries

The governance arrangements for fisheries management are based on the use of spatial structures and management measures, such as jurisdictional boundaries, management plans and zoning of fishing type and intensity. These spatially-based arrangements are manifest at various scales and so there is a...
ORGANISATION:
Agriculture Victoria
TAGS
Sustainability
Resource Access And Allocation
Reproduction
Population Dynamics
Marine Park
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2003-072
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Trophodynamics of the GAB: assessing the need for an ecological allocation in the SA pilchard fishery

Shelf waters off southern Australia support the world’s only northern boundary current ecosystem. Although there are some indications of intense nitrate enrichment in the eastern Great Australian Bight (GAB) arising from upwelling of Subantarctic Water, the biological consequences of these...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
TAGS
Population Dynamics
Oceanography
Modelling
Laboratory Procedures
Food Web
SPECIES
Sardines

Development of a DNA database for compliance and management of Western Australian sharks

Project number: 2003-067
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $42,708.69
Principal Investigator: Rory McAuley
Organisation: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
Project start/end date: 29 Jun 2003 - 30 Jun 2006
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Threatened Endangered Protected Species
Genomics

Need

The continued black-market in body parts from vulnerable and endangered sharks, has the potential to cause once common species to become, at least regionally, extinct. A deterrent to the illegal capture of and trade in protected shark species is therefore essential. The sustainability of several commercially important species is likely to be placed under increasing threat without better means of controlling the exploitation of individual species. The development of legally defensible protocols and a dataset of DNA reference samples will provide the WA Department of Fisheries and other regulatory authorities with the tools necessary for enforcing both existing and future management and conservation regulations.

The need for improved species composition data, particularly from bycatch fisheries is recognised in the National Plan Of Action for the conservation and management of sharks (NPOA-sharks). The proposed DNA dataset will provide the basis for fishery management authorities to validate the accuracy of logbook data and determine species composition of catches for which there are currently no catch records (eg. confiscated illegal catches).

Objectives

1. Establish sampling protocols (ensuring methodology will be suitable for evidentiary purposes) and collect reference samples
2. Establish ‘legally robust’ DNA processing protocols and process reference samples
3. Establish a secure DNA ‘fingerprint’ database for WA shark species to act as both a provider of evidence and a deterrent to illegal fishing activity

Final report

ISBN: 1-877098-76-0
Author: Rory McAuley
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Final Report • 2006-01-11 • 1.66 MB
2003-067-DLD.pdf

Summary

The capability to identify individual shark species from processed body parts is necessary for the WA Department of Fisheries to ensure the compliance of all WA fisheries with both existing protected species regulations and proposed new management measures for commercially important shark species. This project established a reference database of genetic profiles or ‘fingerprints’ for nine of Western Australia’s protected and commercially important shark species. Fingerprints from a 10th species, the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) could not be obtained due to probable primer sequence mismatching. The database, in conjunction with an associated inspection and testing regime, will act as a significant deterrent to the trade in body parts from protected shark species and also as a source of information on levels of bycatch of commercially important shark species in non-target fisheries. Genetic material from voucher specimens was collected by the principal investigator according to documented species identification and verification procedures. Samples were securely stored in tamper-proof containers until their transfer to the Chemistry Centre (WA) for genetic analysis and profiling. Additional fingerprints were derived from samples from the WA Department of Fisheries’ shark DNA reference collection and included in the database, to ensure that as much genetic variation as possible was represented for each catalogued species. The collection, storage and transfer of each sample was documented and the integrity of each sample was verified on receipt by the project co-investigator prior to analysis. These continuity of evidence protocols were developed according to WA Police Service guidelines for forensic evidence collection to ensure the database’s suitability as a provider of legally robust evidence.
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2003-066
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Comparing conventional ‘social-based’, and alternative output-based, management models for recreational finfish fisheries using Shark Bay pink snapper as a case study

This study has provided for the first time in Australia, an empirical comparison of different management models with a recreational marine finfish fishery. A TAC-based system was introduced for pink snapper in the inner gulfs of Shark Bay for the first time in 2003-2005, to explicitly manage...
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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
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