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06-08-2006, 08:20 AM
Queensland Fisheries in good shape
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The Queensland Fisheries Annual Status Report 2005 released earlier this month by the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) shows the State's fisheries to be in good shape.
DPI&F ensures that Queensland's fisheries resources are used and managed in a sustainable way in order to promote a profitable commercial fishing industry and maintain a vibrant recreational sector.
In 2004, approximately 27,000 tonnes of fin fish, crabs and prawns were caught by commercial fishers in Queensland-managed fisheries. The gross value of this product was around $220 million.
The recreational catch was estimated to be around 8500 tonnes and for some resources such as mud crabs and tailor, the recreational harvest exceeded the commercial catch.
The charter sector reported a total catch of around 700 tonnes in 2004.
Major changes introduced in 2004 and early 2005 included new rules for commercial and recreational fishers who target coral reef finfish and Spanish mackerel.
The report also highlighted some of the innovative work that DPI&F is doing in collaboration with the commercial fishing industry, including developing new types of fishing equipment to help reduce the amount of bycatch across all Queensland fisheries.
By providing information on the latest catch data, recent research and results of fisheries monitoring programs; the DPI&F is helping to maintain seafood export approvals granted by the Australian Government.
DPI&F has already started work on 2006 annual status reports. Reports for each export fishery will be available on the DPI&F website through the year.
Copies of the Queensland Fisheries Annual Status Report 2005 are available from the DPI&F on 13 25 23 or by visiting the fisheries sustainable fishing page.
the above came from qld fisheres release earlier this month
following release is interesting
New look for rules and regulations
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QBFP officers inspect a fishermans catch A new look to 'A brief guide to recreational fishing rules and regulations in Queensland' makes it easy for fishers to throw a line in the legal way.
The guide, which was distributed by the Department of Primary Fisheries and Industries (DPI&F) in May this year, provides recreational fishers with important information about responsible fishing.
It covers size, take and possession (bag and size) limits, and explains how to measure catch, describes appropriate fishing gear and bait, outlines seasonal fishing requirements and provides information on noxious, native and protected fish species.
The new guide is the most user friendly yet as it comes in a handy pocket-sized booklet and clearly separates tidal and freshwater fishing to cater for every fisher's needs. It also includes a list of useful contacts and an easy tear-out table of size, take and possession limits for both tidal and fresh waters.
DPI&F manages the State's fishing resources through reforms that protect valuable fish stocks, surveillance of Queensland's fishing waters, the enforcement of fishing and boating safety laws, and by educating and informing Queenslanders about responsible fishing.
DPI&F's Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) are responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations and patrol Queensland's waters up and down the coast.
'A brief guide to recreational fishing rules and regulations in Queensland' is available throughout Queensland from QBFP offices and selected bait and tackle shops. Copies are also from the DPI&F by calling 13 25 23. You can also download the guide from the website on the recreational fishing page.
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The Queensland Fisheries Annual Status Report 2005 released earlier this month by the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) shows the State's fisheries to be in good shape.
DPI&F ensures that Queensland's fisheries resources are used and managed in a sustainable way in order to promote a profitable commercial fishing industry and maintain a vibrant recreational sector.
In 2004, approximately 27,000 tonnes of fin fish, crabs and prawns were caught by commercial fishers in Queensland-managed fisheries. The gross value of this product was around $220 million.
The recreational catch was estimated to be around 8500 tonnes and for some resources such as mud crabs and tailor, the recreational harvest exceeded the commercial catch.
The charter sector reported a total catch of around 700 tonnes in 2004.
Major changes introduced in 2004 and early 2005 included new rules for commercial and recreational fishers who target coral reef finfish and Spanish mackerel.
The report also highlighted some of the innovative work that DPI&F is doing in collaboration with the commercial fishing industry, including developing new types of fishing equipment to help reduce the amount of bycatch across all Queensland fisheries.
By providing information on the latest catch data, recent research and results of fisheries monitoring programs; the DPI&F is helping to maintain seafood export approvals granted by the Australian Government.
DPI&F has already started work on 2006 annual status reports. Reports for each export fishery will be available on the DPI&F website through the year.
Copies of the Queensland Fisheries Annual Status Report 2005 are available from the DPI&F on 13 25 23 or by visiting the fisheries sustainable fishing page.
the above came from qld fisheres release earlier this month
following release is interesting
New look for rules and regulations
Newsletter
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QBFP officers inspect a fishermans catch A new look to 'A brief guide to recreational fishing rules and regulations in Queensland' makes it easy for fishers to throw a line in the legal way.
The guide, which was distributed by the Department of Primary Fisheries and Industries (DPI&F) in May this year, provides recreational fishers with important information about responsible fishing.
It covers size, take and possession (bag and size) limits, and explains how to measure catch, describes appropriate fishing gear and bait, outlines seasonal fishing requirements and provides information on noxious, native and protected fish species.
The new guide is the most user friendly yet as it comes in a handy pocket-sized booklet and clearly separates tidal and freshwater fishing to cater for every fisher's needs. It also includes a list of useful contacts and an easy tear-out table of size, take and possession limits for both tidal and fresh waters.
DPI&F manages the State's fishing resources through reforms that protect valuable fish stocks, surveillance of Queensland's fishing waters, the enforcement of fishing and boating safety laws, and by educating and informing Queenslanders about responsible fishing.
DPI&F's Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) are responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations and patrol Queensland's waters up and down the coast.
'A brief guide to recreational fishing rules and regulations in Queensland' is available throughout Queensland from QBFP offices and selected bait and tackle shops. Copies are also from the DPI&F by calling 13 25 23. You can also download the guide from the website on the recreational fishing page.
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