To date, very little research has been done on Australian beachworms (Family: Onuphidae), yet recreational fishing is a very popular activity in Australia and a variety of invertebrates, including beachworms, is used for bait. Exploitation of these animals for use as bait may remove considerable...

OBJECTIVES: a. To determine the efficiency of Beam, Triple and Prawn trawling methods for the harvesting of scatlops. b. To investigate the difference in efficiency between the sputnik dredge and the Japanese Keta-ami dredge. c. To investigate the difference in bottom damage between the sputnik and...

Conflict between the recreational and commercial sectors has long been a fisheries management problem. This conflict has been escalating in recent years as both sectors attempt to maximise catches. Consequently, there is increasing pressure being applied to fisheries managers to make appropriate...