Recreational fishing is a form of outdoor recreation providing physiological, psychological and social benefits to the community. These benefits, while widely recognised, are inherently difficult to identify and quantify. This project will collate research efforts, initiatives and programs currently underway in Australia around the topic of recreational fishing, health and well-being. This investigation will increase understanding of the health and well-being benefits derived from recreational fishing for different community sectors and stages of life.
Determination of the health and well-being benefits to communities from recreational fishing will allow for consideration of these factors in allocation of resources. As an outdoor pursuit that can be enjoyed throughout life, it is important that the recreational fishing sector is recognised for promotion of well-being. Factors requiring consideration include a positive impact on mental health, perceived well-being, prevention of chronic disease and associated reductions in health care burden. These and other factors need to be considered for the true value of recreational fishing to be recognised. Recreational fishing is one of the few outdoor recreational activites that can be enjoyed at almost any age regrardless of skill, experieince or disability. Outcomes of Australian Institute of Criminology research investigating sport, physical activity and antisocial behaviour in youth, as well as international efforts such as the UK 'Get Hooked on Fishing' initiative aimed at providing diversions for youth from antisocial behaviour, will be included in the final analysis. This project represents a first step in consolidating the value of recreational fishing across Australia.
Project number:
2011-217
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$29,459.89
Principal Investigator:
Alexandra McManus
Organisation:
Curtin University
Project start/end date:
30 Jun 2011
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30 Dec 2011
Contact:
FRDC
1. Identify current research activities and programs in Australia relating to recreational fishing and health or well-being.
2. Investigate the impact of recreational fishing on the health and well-being of Australian Society
ISBN:
978-0-9872086-1-3
Author:
Alexandra McManus
PROJECT NUMBER
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2023-079
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
Infofish Australia Pty Ltd
PROJECT NUMBER
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2022-204
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
Filling the knowledge gaps to recover Tasmania's favourite recreational fishery - Southern Sand Flathead
1. Further development of bespoke and contemporary assessment models for sand flathead including spatially explicit and temporally dynamic length-based models and individual based models to facilitate a robust management strategy evaluation.
ORGANISATION:
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) Hobart
PROJECT NUMBER
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2022-140
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
Laying the foundation for Mulloway stock recovery through filling critical knowledge gaps and modelling.
1. 1. Resolve the fine scale population structure for mulloway in south-eastern Australia (southern Queensland, New South Wales and eastern Victoria).
ORGANISATION:
NSW Department of Primary Industries