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Keeping count of snapper stocks
13 January 2020The count is on for our snapper stocks with a spawning biomass survey starting today in Gulf St Vincent after a similar successful trip in December in Spencer Gulf.
Read more on Keeping count of snapper stocksDon’t get crabby – stick to the fishing limits
27 December 2019A fisher has been caught with nearly four times the daily catch limit for crabs and could face fines of up to $20,000 – a timely reminder to follow recreational fishing limits this holiday season.
Read more on Don’t get crabby – stick to the fishing limitsSARDI tanked up for snapper restocking
23 December 2019The effort to rebuild snapper populations in South Australian waters has commenced with the delivery of adult breeding snapper to the South Australian Research and Development Institute's West Beach facility to kick start the Marshall Liberal Governm…
Read more on SARDI tanked up for snapper restockingRogue fishers banned, fined and have to forfeit gear
20 December 2019Four rogue Limestone Coast fishers are learning crime doesn't pay after being hit with more than $10,000 in fines, a timely reminder that flouting the rules during the holiday season can hit the hip pocket.
Read more on Rogue fishers banned, fined and have to forfeit gear$500,000 in grants to keep charters sailing
22 November 2019A $500,000 grant program from the Regional Growth Fund has been opened today to support charter boat operators impacted by the snapper restrictions that will be in place until 2023.
Read more on $500,000 in grants to keep charters sailingWorld Fisheries Congress 2020 call for abstracts opens
19 November 2019It's your chance to share your passion and knowledge in fisheries science, conservation or management as the World Fisheries Congress 2020 call for abstracts opens.
Read more on World Fisheries Congress 2020 call for abstracts opensNew measures to protect iconic Snapper in place
1 November 2019New measures to protect South Australia's iconic Snapper fishery for the future are now in place.
Read more on New measures to protect iconic Snapper in placeWorld leading Southern Zone Rock Lobster plan out for comment
1 November 2019Southern Zone Rock Lobster fishers in South Australia are leading the world in fish stewardship with the release for public consultation today of a conservative commercial fishing management plan.
Read more on World leading Southern Zone Rock Lobster plan out for commentRecreational pipi fishery to open on 1 November
28 October 2019Recreational fishers can once again enjoy collecting Pipi (Goolwa Cockles), as the annual season opens on Friday, 1 November.
Read more on Recreational pipi fishery to open on 1 NovemberRecreational Rock Lobster fishers reminded to do the right thing as Northern Zone opens
28 October 2019Recreational Rock Lobster fishers are reminded to brush up on the rules and ensure their 2019-2020 pot registrations are in place as the Northern Zone opens for recreational Rock Lobster fishing from midday Friday 1 November.
Read more on Recreational Rock Lobster fishers reminded to do the right thing as Northern Zone opensUpcoming events
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