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People
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
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2003-077
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

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

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...
ORGANISATION:
Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc (WAFIC)
TAGS
Wild Catch
Tagging
Survey
Population Dynamics
Physiology
SPECIES
Snow Crabs
People
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

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

Project number: 2003-073
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $30,000.00
Principal Investigator: David Smith
Organisation: Agriculture Victoria
Project start/end date: 29 Apr 2003 - 30 Nov 2003
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Sustainability
Resource Access And Allocation
Reproduction
Population Dynamics
Marine Park

Objectives

1. Identifies and discusses the key gaps in knowledge as they relate to the integrated spatial management of fisheries, including the role of aquatic protected areas.
2. Identifies R&D, including specific outputs, that will address these gaps.
3. Draws an explicit link between these R&D outputs and the fisheries and/or ecosystem based management responses that would be expected as a result of these R&D outputs
4. Develops an R&D framework for investment in research on fisheries integrated spatial management including the role of aquatic protected areas. This framework could provide options or examples on where future R&D is required.
5. Further, this framework should clearly identify the various stakeholder involvements.
6. Discusses the relevant benefits and risks in undertaking this R&D.
7. Demonstrates very clearly the link between these needed R&D outputs and existing R&D activities and understanding.

Final report

Author: David Smith
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
Final Report • 2004-02-23 • 342.44 KB
2003-073-DLD.pdf

Summary

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 growing interest in assessing the relative roles of different spatial components in achieving desired outcomes for marine systems as a whole.  This includes the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the management of fisheries and the ecosystem more generally. Despite this, key uncertainties remain about the use of spatial management approaches and these are a significant constraint on decision-making to achieve Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) objectives.
 
In recent years the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has received a number of applications concerning the use of spatial management in fisheries, particularly the impact of MPAs.  However, the FRDC Board recognised that it lacked clear strategic direction with respect to the R&D needed to support spatially-based management and the way that R&D investment could reduce the risks and improve the benefits of management.  In order to facilitate a discussion of this topic with the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum in July 2003, the FRDC board funded the development of this paper to outline the options for fisheries R&D investment in spatial management (including MPAs).
 
The objectives of the paper were to consider two main issues:
• The effectiveness of spatial based management for fisheries
• The implications for fisheries of closures initiated by other sectors
 
The paper begins with a description of the policy context and concepts. The current and past R&D relevant to the spatial management of fisheries were considered, and a gap analysis was undertaken and used to develop an R&D framework. Finally the potential management issues/response are outlined.
 
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.
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...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
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Tagging
Survey
Stock Assessment
Recreational Fishing
Individual Transferable Quota
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Snapper
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