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In 1992 output control management, in the form of individual transferable quotas (ITQs), was introduced into the South East Fishery (formerly the South East Trawl Fishery). Sixteen species of fish were initially subject to quota management. A critical factor in the success of quota management...

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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) ABARES

PROJECT NUMBER • 1986-127

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COMPLETED

A biological study of east coast tunas and billfishes with particular emphasis on yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)

The East Coast Tunas and Billfishes Research Program was funded by the Fishing Industry Research Trust Account (FIRTA F86/127) from July 1986 to June 1988. The objectives of the program were to identify the stock(s) exploited by the east coast tuna and billfish fisheries, examine the structure of...

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Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry

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PROJECT NUMBER • 1985-074

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COMPLETED

The fisheries and biology of snapper, Chrysophrys auratus, in New South Wales

The snapper, Chrysophrys auratus, is an economically valuable common property resource that occurs in large numbers in New South Wales waters. Allegations of a resource decline in this major target species of both commercial and recreational fishermen have led to conflict over fishing access and...

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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW)

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PROJECT NUMBER • 1978-026

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COMPLETED

Fish handling and quality control workshops

At the Fish Handling and Quality Control Workshop in Victoria, eight speakers delivered 40 minute presentations each, broken into 15 to 20 minute papers followed by discussions with workshop attendants. This final report contains two of the papers presented, "Handling and Processing of Freshwater...

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Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry

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