The project takes the outputs from an initial project (the development of draft Animal Welfare Codes of Practice for the Australina Commercial capture Fishing Sectors which have nw been endorsed at the industry association level) tothe operator (boat) level. This is where there can be most impact on fish welfare.
This project will work with six opertors in three states using five of the capture mehtods - purse seining, beach seining, mesh netting, trawling and line fishing - to develop specific codes for the individual operator (boat) to show practical applicability and sustainability of fish welfare at this level.