Department of Fisheries

Media Releases

Media Releases for 2009

 

 July 2009
Research project aims to help in long-term protection of coastal fishery 2 July 2009
New recreational fishing licences, greater restrictions to protect stocks, boost research 2 July 2009
Big fine for involvement in black market fish trade 1 July 2009
 June 2009
Commercial shark fisher remanded in custody 26 June 2009
Fishing rules reminder ahead of July holidays 23 June 2009
Fish habitat protection area expanded at Point Quobba 19 June 2009
Slip in to the “Science of Slime” during July’s school holidays 15 June 2009
Fishers pay the price for illegal crab fishing 12 June 2009
Big penalties to deter out of season marron fishers 9 June 2009
Commercial fisher loses licence for 12 months 5 June 2009
 May 2009
Fisheries experts flood into Fremantle for international conference 28 May 2009
Mandurah crab catches up, but sector shares remain similar 27 May 2009
Whale carcass attracting sharks off Perth coast 24 May 2009
Mid West fishers fined over rule breaches 22 May 2009
Fisher goes for greed, ignoring pink snapper sustainability 21 May 2009
Denham hooks $8.5million prize with new Fisheries Department offices 19 May 2009
State Budget 2009-10 to help Western Australia achieve a sustainable fishing future 14 May 2009
14 crab crooks cop fines in Mandurah Court 7 May 2009
 April 2009
We will soon be listening for sharks along the WA coast 30 April 2009
Commercial fisher fined over 80 Mile Beach shark dumping 28 April 2009
Monday fishing back as industry meets lobster catch target 23 April 2009
Mid West Fisheries officers seize fish after house search 20 April 2009
Fisheries Easter patrols boosted to catch crab crooks 9 April 2009
Consultation on the future of fishing at Green’s Pool 7 April 2009
Recreational fishers urged to help demersal research 6 April 2009
 March 2009
Rec-fished lobsters allegedly sold to metropolitan hotel 31 March 2009
Unwanted fish species found in Swan River 24 March 2009
Coral spawning risks for Mid West lobster fishers 13 March 2009
Minister rejects claims for compensation by rock lobster fishing industry 9 March 2009
Protection stepped up for whaler sharks 9 March 2009
New rock lobster fishing rules implemented this month 5 March 2009
 February 2009
Tough measures aim to steer rock lobster industry through dangerous waters 13 February 2009
Marron Season ends this Sunday (at Midday) 6 February 2009
 January 2009
Minister moves to protect Big Bank lobster breeding stock 30 January 2009
Crab fishing crooks raise concerns for Fisheries Officers 30 January 2009
Allegedly hidden lobsters could lead to loss of boat 22 January 2009
2009 Marron Season starts Friday 16 January 15 January 2009
Snapper tag lottery on again for Freycinet Estuary 14 January 2009
Four men to face court over 80 Mile Beach investigation 6 January 2009
Recreational fishers reminded of new fishing rules 2 January 2009

 

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