The aim of this project was to investigate the commercial viability of catching squid in Bass Strait, and marketing the catch, over a twelve month period. The grant was sought to offset some of the operating expenses during exploratory fishing, especially during the winter and spring months when...

During November and December 1983 and February to May 1984, the Commonwealth funded South Australian Deep Water Line Fishing Survey investigated the viability of droplining and trotlining on the continental slope off southeast Australia. At present many south Australian fishermen rely heavily on...