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The complete State ofthe Fisheries Report 2008/09 is published annually to provide a detailed level of reporting on the management of fisheries resources and their environment undertaken by the Department of Fisheries. The State ofthe Fisheries Report summarises the outcomes of many departmental activities undertaken during 2008/09 including management changes, compliance work and research to assess stock levels, monitor breeding stocks and undertake environmental assessments. It therefore provides a valuable reference point for the status of Western Australian fisheries of major importance to the commercial and recreational sectors, the aquaculture industry and for those interested in aquatic management. This annual series is available from the Departmental website. The new summary version of the State ofthe Fisheries has been generated for those stakeholders who only want an overview of the key elements associated with each of the main fisheries. It therefore does not include the additional information on the broader ecosystem aspects associated with the management of each of the fisheries at a bioregional level. It also does not cover the Department's other responsibilities within marine resource management that are included in the full State ofFisheries report. The summary report documents that the majority of Western Australia's significant fisheries stocks continue to be in a healthy condition. For the managed fisheries, over 95% had catches that are considered to be appropriate based on the status of the stocks involved and the current environmental conditions. Moreover, approximately 80% of fisheries are targeting stocks where the abundance is considered to above the level where additional management is required. Of those not at acceptable levels, additional management has previously been implemented to rectify the situation for Cockburn Sound Crabs, southern shark and northern shark. Management measures aimed at reducing the catch and effort by all sectors for west coast demersal finfish (including snapper and dhufish) have also recently been implemented. Furthermore, the proposed intensive monitoring program for these stocks is underway.

ISSN

ISSN (Print): 1837 - 4778, ISSN (Online): 1837 - 4786

Publication Date

30-6-2009

Publisher

Fisheries Department of Western Australia

City

Perth

Keywords

fisheries, Western Australia, status reports, compliance, fish stocks

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries | Environmental Monitoring

State of the Fisheries Report 2008/2009 Summary

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