Publication Date
8-2015
Series Number
1
Publisher
Department of Fisheries
City
Perth, Western Australia
Abstract
This report provides a comprehensive description of the Exmouth Gulf Prawn Managed Fishery (EGPMF) in Western Australia and contains information relevant to assist the assessment of this fishery against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard (v1.3) for sustainable fishing. The EGPMF uses demersal otter trawl gear to target predominantly brown tiger prawns (Penaeus esculentus) and western king prawns (Penaeus latisulcatus).
Number of Pages
xviii, 273
Keywords
Prawn fisheries, Penaeus esculentus, Penaeus latisulcatus, Fishery management, Trawl fisheries, Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia
Disciplines
Aquaculture and Fisheries | Natural Resources and Conservation | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Sustainability
Recommended Citation
Kangas, M I,
Sporer, E C,
Hesp, S A,
Travaille, K L,
Moore, N,
Cavalli, P,
and
Fisher, E A.
(2015), Exmouth Gulf Prawn Managed Fishery. Department of Fisheries, Perth, Western Australia. Report 1.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/fr_msc/1
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