Archive

January 9, 2020

Investigation into mortality of wild oysters in Pilbara coastal waters

Please report fish kills to Fishwatch 1800 815 507

January 8, 2020

UPDATED - Shellfish, crabbing and fishing warning for the Swan River: Pelican Point to Como Jetty and upstream to Tonkin Highway Bridge

January 8, 2020

West Coast Zone abalone fishing to go ahead this Saturday

Know the rules, check the Abalone Recreational fishing guide 2019/20

January 3, 2020

There's a magic feel about WA's marron season

If you suspect illegal marron fishing, report it to FishWatch 1800 815 507

December 20, 2019

Illegal marron fishers face potential fines of almost $44,000 each

December 19, 2019

New research on the recovery of West Coast demersal scalefish

December 17, 2019

The crustaceans in the Exmouth fish kill were krill

December 16, 2019

SharkSmart app hits 10,000 downloads

Download the app free from the App Store or Google Play

December 12, 2019

Have consideration for other water users over summer

Switch on your Sea Sense by dowloading the new SharkSmart WA App

December 11, 2019

Findings for marine fish kill of tiny crabs at Karratha

December 11, 2019

Results for abalone fish kill of north of Yallingup

December 11, 2019

West Coast Zone recreational abalone fishing season to go ahead Saturday

West Coast Zone daily bag limit for Roe’s abalone is 15

December 10, 2019

WA's niche Sea Cucumber Fishery recognised for environmental sustainability

December 8, 2019

Stocking and habitat projects to boost WA's unique marron fishery

Better freshwater fishing to boost tourism and jobs

November 29, 2019

A summer of South-West blue swimmer crabbing set for good start

Crabbing resumes from Perth to Minninup Beach near Bunbury on 1 December

November 29, 2019

Local lobsters for Western Australians available again for Christmas

November 28, 2019

McGowan Government to build a new artificial reef off Carnarvon

Purpose built nearshore reefs provide safe fishing experiences

November 22, 2019

New reefs taking shape in Oyster Harbour

November 20, 2019

International recognition for WA's sustainable octopus fishery

November 15, 2019

Court ruling delivers reminder on illegal possession of white shark jaws

November 14, 2019

Personal shark deterrent subsidy scheme reaches 4,000 milestone

Ocean users are also encouraged to download the new SharkSmart WA app.

November 13, 2019

Awards recognise volunteers' commitment to Fishability

November 7, 2019

Sport fishing bonanza more than a passing FAD

November 6, 2019

Research project set to put new tropical rock oysters on the menu

October 29, 2019

Don’t get crabby – extended closure will mean better crabs

October 29, 2019

Fishers to benefit from barra breeding boom

October 27, 2019

New SharkSmart WA app to help Switch on your Sea Sense

October 23, 2019

Public consultation opens on plan to boost pink snapper stocks in the Gascoyne

October 18, 2019

Probable cause found for Cheynes Beach fish kill

Please report fish kills to Fishwatch 1800 815 507

October 16, 2019

A licence-free day will help first time fishers

October 14, 2019

The annual West Coast Bioregion demersal fishing closure begins tomorrow

October 5, 2019

Red tape reduction for recfishing rules will boost WA tourism

October 5, 2019

Reporting of fish kills in the Kimberley is important in the dry conditions

October 4, 2019

Commercial fisher fined $76,766 over totally protected lobsters

October 4, 2019

Diving deeper into exports with new abalone processing facility

October 2, 2019

A boost for rock lobster tourism through charter boat changes

September 28, 2019

Marine fish kill in Jurien Bay Marina

Report any fish kills to FishWatch 1800 815 507

September 26, 2019

Whale migration research is vital to better fisheries management in WA

September 20, 2019

Seven litres over the limit for Ark shells

Report illegal fishing activity to FishWatch 1800 815 507

September 16, 2019

1,000 more scientifically proven personal shark deterrent devices now available

September 16, 2019

Dry season is a challenge for Kimberley sawfish

September 12, 2019

The offence that fishers pour scorn on - interference with fishing gear