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Browse this page for our media releases from the last six months. For older media releases, please refer to the media release archive.

All media enquiries should be directed to our:

Media Adviser

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

M: 0418 901 767

E: ashley.malone@dpird.wa.gov.au

Expand/CollapseJune (2023)
- June 1, 2023
  Schemes open to support demersal scalefish recovery
Expand/CollapseMay (2023)
- May 26, 2023
  Fisheries research to keep an eye on WA's marine habitat
- May 25, 2023
  $8.5 million boost for aquaculture research and development
- May 25, 2023
  $31 million to protect Kimberley marine resources
- May 24, 2023
  Faster, simpler service to stock trout into farm dams and aquaponic systems
- May 23, 2023
  Fisheries research identifying vital habitats in Cockburn Sound
- May 17, 2023
  Know the rules for pink snapper in the Shark Bay region
- May 9, 2023
  Grant awarded to expand mobile coverage at regional surf beaches
Expand/CollapseApril (2023)
- April 28, 2023
  Shore Leave festival opens to showcase best of the Mid-West
- April 26, 2023
  One step closer to commercial Tropical Rock Oyster industry for WA
- April 26, 2023
  Couple cop big fine for breaching possession limit on finfish fillets
- April 11, 2023
  Update on reported fish kill north of Cape Preston
  Report fish kills to FishWatch 1800 815 507
- April 6, 2023
  Fisheries officers on alert for the Ningaloo Marine Park holiday season
- April 5, 2023
  Keep coastal safety and your Sea Sense top of mind for the salmon run
Expand/CollapseMarch (2023)
- March 31, 2023
  Marine Stewardship Council CEO visits WA for Sustainable Seafood Week
  WA proudly has 12 fisheries certified as sustainable through MSC
- March 31, 2023
  Get your new recreational rock lobster fishing guide
- March 29, 2023
  Fishing for pink snapper and dhufish open for Easter holidays
- March 17, 2023
  You’re in for a cracking weekend at Mandurah’s Crab Fest
  The Channel 7 Crab Fest is back, with more than 100,000 visitors expected
- March 16, 2023
  Quarantine protocols help contain marine pest
  The DPIRD notice is aimed at preventing the spread of carpet sea squirt
- March 15, 2023
  New river tagging program to include bull sharks
- March 15, 2023
  Busted for use of illegal fishing gear and taking marron out of season
- March 9, 2023
  Enjoy the Fremantle Boat and Seafood Festival this weekend
Expand/CollapseFebruary (2023)
- February 28, 2023
  Salmon run kicks off autumn fishing experience
- February 24, 2023
  Milestone achieved towards implementing new Fisheries Act
- February 22, 2023
  Wrap up of the 2022-23 West Coast Zone abalone fishing season
- February 22, 2023
  World Recreational Fishing Conference: Comparing WA's digital data collection
- February 21, 2023
  World Recreational Fishing Conference: Finding out who goes fishing in WA
  DPIRD scientists presented WA fisheries research
- February 21, 2023
  Guiding recreational fishing investment and management
- February 15, 2023
  Ocean conditions for Saturday's West Coast Zone abalone fishing hour
- February 11, 2023
  Funding to help boost pink snapper stocks
  Fremantle hatchery raised pink snapper have a greater rate of survival
- February 9, 2023
  Underwater survey to detect marine pest
  DPIRD is responding to the detection of carpet sea squirt.
- February 1, 2023
  WA's commercial shark fisheries have new rules around fins
- February 1, 2023
  Ocean conditions for the next West Coast Zone abalone fishing session
Expand/CollapseJanuary (2023)
- January 31, 2023
  Update on Lancelin fish kill investigation
  Report fish kills to FishWatch 1800 815 507
- January 30, 2023
  New recreational rules come into effect for demersal fishing
- January 30, 2023
  Summer beach safety boosted with 1500-plus BEN signs
  BEN signs play a vital role in making WA beaches safer.
- January 23, 2023
  $1.5 million to expand popular FADs program
- January 13, 2023
  Recreational fisher loses lobster licence and cops big fine for illegal sales
- January 11, 2023
  Researchers study Cockburn Sound marine environment
  The surveys will continue every month until August 2023.
- January 11, 2023
  Ocean conditions for January's West Coast Zone abalone fishing session

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