Media releases

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/CollapseSeptember (2023)
- September 22, 2023
  Thanks for 10 years of fish frames to advance research
- September 14, 2023
  Changes to support greenlip abalone recovery from 1 October
- September 13, 2023
  Research to boost scallop stocks in Western Australian waters
- September 5, 2023
  Helicopter patrols keep careful watch over WA beaches
- September 3, 2023
  Local contractor appointed to build Bicton Baths beach enclosure
Expand/CollapseAugust (2023)
- August 28, 2023
  Salmon run brings sustainable resource
- August 18, 2023
  SCIENCE WEEK 2023 - Understanding connectivity in WA’s fish populations
- August 16, 2023
  SCIENCE WEEK - Catching crabs on research cameras
- August 16, 2023
  Commercial fisher fined for exceeding entitlement
- August 11, 2023
  Hefty fines and licence loss for lobster gear interference
- August 10, 2023
  Undersize crab possession case attracts huge penalties
- August 8, 2023
  Father and son fined for illegal east Kimberley fishing activity
- August 1, 2023
  Tassal acquisition of Cone Bay barramundi farm welcomed
Expand/CollapseJuly (2023)
- July 28, 2023
  Recreational demersal fishing closure to aid stock recovery
- July 20, 2023
  School holiday roadside checks show good compliance
  Special operations are carried out around WA each year
- July 13, 2023
  Fishing offenders convicted in Joondalup Court
- July 7, 2023
  WA's pearl oysters build sustainability credentials
Expand/CollapseJune (2023)
- June 29, 2023
  What to expect in WA coastal waters and fisheries
- June 20, 2023
  Demersal 'catch to cook' option for charter operators
- June 14, 2023
  Magistrates issue big fines for illegal abalone fishing
- June 12, 2023
  WA’s latest statewide recreational fishing survey underway
- June 7, 2023
  Fishing fans head to northern WA as the cold weather arrives down south
- June 7, 2023
  Investigation underway into a fish kill at Goode Beach
- 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

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