Department of Fisheries

Media Releases

Media Releases for 2003

 

 December 2003
Public comment sought to help fish for the future 30 December 2003
Anniversary for enigmatic marine fish 28 December 2003
Warning on rock lobster thefts 19 December 2003
Science solution for abalone survival 12 December 2003
West Coast abalone season comes to an end 5 December 2003
Important recreational fishing changes in the Leschenault Estuary 4 December 2003
 November 2003
Fisheries and Police patrol Rottnest waters during school celebrations 21 November 2003
Bream stocks not threatened by disease 18 November 2003
Fisheries hosts Rotto safety convoy 14 November 2003
Joint force in fish for the future 11 November 2003
Record season predicted: so fish for the future 11 November 2003
Eagle Flies to Geraldton to Fish for the Future 10 November 2003
Get Hooked on Volunteering 10 November 2003
New Fisheries and Marine Officers for Rockingham 10 November 2003
 October 2003
High tech help for Marron farmers 30 October 2003
Cockburn Sound snapper closure strengthened 23 October 2003
New focus on West Coast fish 14 October 2003
Rock lobster Committee coastal tour 2003 10 October 2003
 September 2003
Secure Land Tenure a Step Closer at Abrolhos 16 September 2003
Cockburn Sound Snapper Closure 11 September 2003
Trout season opens 2 September 2003
 August 2003
Caution urged with shark sighting 18 August 2003
Public Input Sought On Geographe Bay Crabs 15 August 2003
Fisheries' Aquaculture Pages Prove a Big Hit 8 August 2003
 July 2003
Scallop Trawl Application Approved 30 July 2003
Fisheries Looks for Lobster Advantage 29 July 2003
Abalone man fined heavily for illegal purchase 23 July 2003
Court Finds Abalone Fisher Guilty of Assault 16 July 2003
Fisheries to ‘Fingerprint’ Sharks for Protection 11 July 2003
More Accolades for Fisheries' Accountability and Transparency 1 July 2003
 June 2003
2003 Western Rock Lobster Season Comes to a Close 30 June 2003
Change On Way for Crabbers In Geographe 23 June 2003
New Rules for Recreational Fishing Changed to October 1 20 June 2003
Sea Grass Return Helps Exmouth Gulf Prawn Recovery 19 June 2003
Researchers to Study Lobster Love Life 16 June 2003
Reminder for Winter Beachgoers 13 June 2003
Evidence of Abalone Parasite Found in the South West 6 June 2003
 May 2003
Cold Comfort for Frozen Crays 28 May 2003
Accolades for Department of Fisheries 26 May 2003
Operation Tea Tree Results in Massive Haul 2 May 2003
 April 2003
Costly Catch for Fishing Trio 8 April 2003
Fisheries Joint Operation Nabs Rock Lobster Fishermen 7 April 2003
Fisheries Graduates Ready to Hit the Water 1 April 2003
 March 2003
Eastern Gulf Closure to Protect Pink Snapper 28 March 2003
Marron Workshop To Reveal Latest Research 20 March 2003
‘Tag’ Warnings To Improve Fishing Safety 20 March 2003
Recreational Haul Netting Area Reopens 19 March 2003
Abrolhos Rock Lobster Season Underway 17 March 2003
 February 2003
Crabbers Urged To Fish For The Future This Weekend 26 February 2003
New rules for pink snapper in Shark Bay 25 February 2003
Fisheries moves earth to assist aquaculture industry 17 February 2003
Fisheries patrol boat’s new lease of life 11 February 2003
 January 2003
Fisheries leads push for safe seafood 29 January 2003
Grant boosts scientist’s unique project 23 January 2003
Crabbers urged to do the right thing this weekend 22 January 2003
Serious Illegal Rock Lobster and Abalone Seizures by Fisheries 10 January 2003
Snorkeller Reports Shark at Point Peron 3 January 2003
Paddler sights fin off Cottesloe 3 January 2003

 

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