Snapper recovery
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Snapper Science Program
We are addressing industry and research priorities for Snapper fisheries, with a focus on boosting SA stock and informing management strategies.
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Stock enhancement process
To supplement wild Snapper populations with those reared in captivity, we aim to release 900,000 juvenile Snapper over the next few years.
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Snapper Recovery Package
The SA Government's $8.8 million recovery package is being used to fund Snapper restocking, support the impacted fishing industry, and conduct research.
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Snapper stock status in SA
Snapper (Chrysophrys auratus) is a long-lived, slow growing species that is an iconic fishery resource in southern Australia. It supports commercial, recreational, charter boat, and Aboriginal traditional fisheries, with cultural significance across its distribution.
The latest Snapper stock assessment in 2022 outlined the continued depleted status of the species and a need for management measures. This led to extending the closure of Snapper fishing in the Spencer Gulf, West Coast and Gulf St Vincent, to help population growth until 30 June 2026.
The current Snapper management rules will be reviewed following the next stock assessment report in November 2025.
News
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FIVEAA: Fishing Show with Ned McHenry
15 January 2025Podcast with Ned McHenry talking to Minister Scriven about voluntary catch reporting.See news about FIVEAA: Fishing Show with Ned McHenry -
FIVEAA: Fishing Show with Ned McHenry
25 June 2024Podcast with Ned McHenry talking to SARDI Research Scientist Dr Troy Rogers.See news about FIVEAA: Fishing Show with Ned McHenry -
FRDC news: Charting the course to a Snapper recovery
20 June 2024FRDC news story about the Snapper Recovery Program.See news about FRDC news: Charting the course to a Snapper recovery -
7News: Baby snapper released at Black Point
27 April 2024TV news story about release of fingerlings.See news about 7News: Baby snapper released at Black Point -
7News: Catch of the day
18 April 2024SARDI Research Director Dr Mike Steer talks about identifying wild and tank-bred Snapper.See news about 7News: Catch of the day -
7News: Catch of the day
4 April 2024Ned McHenry talks with Minister Scriven about the Snapper Breeding Program.See news about 7News: Catch of the day -
7News: Catch of the day
7 December 2023Ned McHenry talks with Minister Scriven about advice releasing caught Snapper.See news about 7News: Catch of the day
