Publication Date

10-2002

Series Number

No. 163

Publisher

Department of Fisheries Western Australia

City

Perth

Abstract

This discussion paper has been prepared by the Department of Fisheries (Western Australia) to address the issue of recreational collection of coral in coastal waters of Western Australia. The paper describes: • popular coral locations in WA; • management issues associated with the recreational collection of corals; • management objectives and strategies as possible options to address the issue of recreational collection of corals; and • seeks public input on the proposed management objectives and strategies.

Number of Pages

29

Keywords

Coral, Western Australia, Aquarium culture, Fishery management, Fishery regulations, Aquatic animals, Polychaetes, Aquatic organisms, Recreational fishing.

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries | Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Marine Biology | Natural Resources and Conservation | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Population Biology

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