Publication Date
11-1994
Series Number
No. 64
Publisher
Fisheries Department Perth Western Australia.
City
Perth
Abstract
In recent years fishing effort for the blue summer/manna crabs (Portunus pelagicus) in Warnbro Sound has increased dramatically and concerns have been raised about the state of stocks of crabs in Warnbro Sound. As a result of the increased pressure being put on the limited resource, the relationship between professional and recreational user groups has become sensitive. It is therefore appropriate that measures ensure the responsible management of the Warnbro Sound Crab Fishery be introduced. Gear, bag limit and size restrictions on the taking of blue swimmer crabs by recreational fishermen already exists as part of the the overall recreational fishing management strategy for the state.
Number of Pages
22
Keywords
Crab fisheries, Portunus pelagicus, Fisheries management, Blue swimmer/manna crabs, Warnbro Sound - Western Australia.
Recommended Citation
Crowe, F. (1994), The Warnbro Sound crab fishery draft management plan.. Fisheries Department Perth Western Australia., Perth. Report No. 64.
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