A strategy for managing the recreational catch of demersal scalefish in the West Coast bioregion. Decisions by the Minister for Fisheries

Authors

Jon Ford (Minister for Fisheries; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne)

Publication Date

6-2008

Series Number

No. 231

Publisher

Department of Fisheries Western Australia

City

Perth

Abstract

The following recreational fisheries management package is a result of an extensive public consultation process. The package has been carefully developed to deliver the required reduction in catches. It is important to understand that each management measure contributes to the reduction in catches necessary to give these stocks a chance to rebuild and that no measure on its own will deliver the required reduction in catch.

To ensure the ongoing recovery of stocks, an adaptive approach to management has been adopted. This approach will involve an ongoing review of the effectiveness of these management arrangements, and take into account the latest research information.

Number of Pages

17

Keywords

Recreational fishery regulations, Fishery management, Demersal fisheries, West Coast marine bioregion - Western Australia

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries | Biology | Natural Resource Economics | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Sustainability

Recommended Citation

Ford (Minister for Fisheries; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne), J. (2008), A strategy for managing the recreational catch of demersal scalefish in the West Coast bioregion. Decisions by the Minister for Fisheries. Department of Fisheries Western Australia, Perth. Report No. 231.

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