Tag: Fishing, Aquaculture
Pair fined over illegal abalone haul
Two Perth men have been ordered to pay a combined total of more than $25,000 after being caught illegally fishing for abalone on Western Australia's south coast.[MORE]
Extortion claim over dead sea lion
Police are investigating allegations of extortion over a sea lion found dead near a damaged abalone farm off Eyre Peninsula this month.[MORE]
Government failing to stop illegal fishing at dive site
The State Government has announced measures to combat illegal fishing in dive site where HMAS Brisbane lies, off Mooloolaba on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Abbott fishing plan 'a vote-winner'
Queensland's peak recreational fishing group says the creation of 'no-take' zones off the coast will influence how fishers vote in next month's federal election.[MORE]
Green group reels over marine protection freeze
A marine conservation group says it is disappointed with Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's announcement yesterday in Mackay, in north Queensland, that it will suspend the expansion of the Marine Protected Areas program.[MORE]
Abbott pledges end to marine park expansions
Tony Abbott visits Mackay to announce the Coalition will suspend Labor's proposed extensions to marine parks and bans on fishing.[MORE]
Conservationists question abalone farm clean-up
West coast conservationists in South Australia say a clean-up of abalone farm debris could further endanger sea lion populations.[MORE]
Meeting to hear fishway fears
A meeting is being held at the Brewarrina weir to address residents' concerns about a proposed fishway being built next to a cultural heritage site.[MORE]
Oil project sparks fishing fears
Victorian fishermen say oil company Esso has ignored their concerns about one of its Bass Strait oil and gas projects. [MORE]
More rangers needed to stop dugong deaths
The State Opposition says more rangers are needed in north Queensland to help cut the number of dugong deaths. [MORE]
Dead dugongs found trapped in illegal nets
Authorities in northern Queensland are asking for the public's help to catch those responsible for the deaths of dugongs found caught in a commercial fishing net.[MORE]
Liberal candidate calls for fisheries debate
The Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro in South East New South Wales, David Gazard, says the Far South Coast fishing industry is under threat with plans for more marine parks.[MORE]
Abalone farm debris to be cleared
Work will start on Wednesday to clean up debris from an abalone farm off Elliston that broke up in stormy weather in South Australia this month.[MORE]
Men fined $24,000 over illegal fish
Two Adelaide men have been fined but not convicted for illegally keeping banned fish at an aquaculture business at West Beach.[MORE]
Storm debris a wildlife risk, warn conservationists
Conservationists demand investigation of a sea lion's death near where an abalone farm broke up in a storm in SA.[MORE]
Anglers appeal against move to extend marine parks
South-west Victorian anglers are appealing against a move to extend the state's marine parks by 20 per cent, fearing the expansion will have devastating effects on the fishing industry.[MORE]
Marine parks threaten North Coast fishermen
Professional fishermen on the North Coast are calling for an independent review of marine parks.[MORE]
Net trials aim to help garfish stocks
Fisheries will be opened as part of a trial aimed at improving garfish stocks in South Australia.[MORE]
Big fine for fishing licence bungle
A southern Tasmanian fisherman has been fined more than $13,000 for failing to update his licence.[MORE]
Seine fishing ban hits fishers
Commercial beach seine fishing will be banned between Port Geographe and Black Point, east of Augusta, from today.[MORE]
Fish stock assessment stirs up concern
The coalition says the Federal Government should reveal its intentions behind plans to assess fish stocks and related industries in Commonwealth waters off the south-coast of New South Wales.[MORE]
Government denies marine park hypocrisy
The New South Wales Government has refuted criticism that it is acting hypocritically over marine parks on the state's Far South Coast.[MORE]
Commercial fishers banned from beach
Commercial beach seine fishing will be banned between Port Geographe and Black Point east of Augusta from today.[MORE]
Storm wrecks abalone farm off SA coast
A damage bill in the millions is feared from storm damage to abalone farming off the SA coast.[MORE]
Storms wreck abalone farming off SA
A damage bill in the millions is feared from storm damage to abalone operations off the west coast of Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.[MORE]
