I was originally alerted to this via PM on another forum by this article in the local paper.


http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au...g-sustainable/


Tags: environment, fishing, forum, state of our sea, sustainability, usc
Marine scientist Geoff Dews said iconic areas like Old Woman Island might need to become fishery reserves.





EVERYONE will lose something ultimately to achieve an overall improvement in fishing sustainability, a... [Read More]

Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PM’S VISION FOR FEEDING ASIA SOUNDS FISHY

Prime Minister Gillard’s recently announced vision for Australia as the regional food superpower supplying Asia is being undermined by proposals from Environment Minister Tony Burke for huge marine parks with bans on fishing.

Mr Burke’s proposals will mean even more seafood imported from Asia, completely contrary to the concept of Australia supplying Asia’s food needs and contrary to the national food plan announced by Burke two years ago when he was Agriculture and Fisheries minister.

“Today the Australian Environment Foundation sent a report to all members of parliament prepared by marine biologist Dr Walter Starck that shows how ‘green tape’ and environmental campaigns have strangled Australia’s ability to sustainably harvest seafood” said AEF executive director Max Rheese.

“The report’s... [Read More]

The NSW Government has listed two species of Hammerhead Sharks as Protected Species.

NSW Primary Industries Minister, Katrina Hodgkinson, said the Great Hammerhead Shark
has been listed as a Vulnerable Species and the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark as an
Endangered Species in NSW.

“Following a detailed assessment, both species are now totally protected, meaning that
they may no longer be taken by recreational or commercial fishers,” Ms Hodgkinson said.

Further info; http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/ass...EAD-SHARKS.pdf

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/...or-hammerheads


NSW is home to three species of Hammerhead Shark, Smooth, Scalloped and Great... [Read More]

Queensland Government
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Fisheries Queensland

Media Release
22 May 2012

Dam fishers hook ‘al-luring’ prizes

Two couples who purchased Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) permits are now better equipped to catch ‘the big one’ at their favourite freshwater dams.

Deane and Jane Farrell from Warwick, and Liam Barry and Stephanie Abell from Biloela, each won a fishing rod and lure prize pack worth $250 by simply purchasing a permit during Fisheries Queensland’s SIPS competition.

Fisheries Queensland’s SIPS coordinator Jenny Keys said that other keen fishers needn’t wait for a competition to purchase a permit – many of the dams involved in the scheme were full and ready to be fished.

“Iconic freshwater species such as barramundi, Australian bass, golden perch and Murray cod are being caught at many of the... [Read More]

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/q...-1226360919052