West Australian dhufish is endemic to shelf waters of south-western Western Australia (WA). In contrast, snapper (known as "pink snapper" in WA) has a continuous distribution around the southern coastline of mainland Australia and in New Zealand. Dhufish and snapper are the two most important...

This study examined two aspects of the chemical composition of snapper otoliths from Shark Bay Western Australia as an aid to determining the spatial relationship among juveniles and to better understand the spatial relationships between juveniles and adults. Otoliths were collected from...

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock. Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data...

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond...

Data on bioeroding sponge species that excavate shells of the pearl oyster, Pinctada maxima, was collected from the main fishing grounds in North Western Australia. Estimates on infestation rates across size/age classes of shell are provided from the main fishing grounds and over three consecutive...