Publication Date
1984
Series Number
Fisheries Report No 62
Publisher
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Western Australia
City
Perth
ISBN
0 7244 9314 X
ISSN
0726 0733
Abstract
This report provides a quantitative description of the commercial estuarine fisheries of temperate Western Australia. An account is given of the Long series of historical events which influenced the development of the fisheries and led to their current status. All available catch and effort data covering the years 1898 - 1975 are presented. The use of this long series of historical catch and effort data as an aid to the management of the estuarine fisheries resources is discussed. It is emphasised that interpretations of these data cannot be undertaken effectively without a knowledge of factors such as Life history strategies, fishing practices and the market demand of the various species.
Number of Pages
89
Keywords
Commercial fisheries, Western Australia, History
Disciplines
Aquaculture and Fisheries | Marine Biology | Natural Resource Economics | Natural Resources and Conservation | Natural Resources Management and Policy
Recommended Citation
Lenanton, R C.
(1984), Fisheries Report No 62 - The Commercial fisheries of temperate Western Australian estuaries: early settlement to 1975. Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Western Australia, Perth. Report Fisheries Report No 62.
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