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PROJECT NUMBER • 1984-023
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A study of the sand crab (Portunus pelagicus) and its exploitation in a sub-tropical multi-sector fishery

Based on logbook records the sand crab commercial pot fishery in Moreton Bay is worth in the vicinity of $2 million wholesale annually. Sand crabs are also taken as an incidental by-catch by otter trawlers and in addition Moreton Bay supports a substantial recreational fishery. Sand crabs are caught...
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Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
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