Fisheries
Fisheries in the Indian Ocean Territories
The Western Australian Department of Fisheries (Fisheries) provides the following services on behalf
of the Australian Government:
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commercial and recreational fisheries management;
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fisheries research and assessment;
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fisheries community education;
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aquatic biosecurity services;
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fish health diagnostic and pathology services;
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fisheries compliance services; and
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aquaculture management and licencing.
What does this mean for me?
Fisheries objective is to conserve, sustainably develop and share the use of fish and other aquatic
resources and their habitats for the benefit of everyone, including future generations.
Island-specific recreational fishing arrangements and rules will be introduced in order to help ensure
that there are fish for the future.
Commercial fishing and aquaculture is licenced and managed, and applications for new activities are
assessed within a sustainability framework. The Department of Fisheries undertakes research on fish
to inform management decisions.
School aged children will be offered educational activities focused on:
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understanding the importance of fisheries management; and
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promoting community stewardship of aquatic resources.
The recreational fishing arrangements have been developed in consultation with the
community over a number of years. The arrangements aim to ensure that the fish
resources at all islands are used and conserved for the benefit of the local community.
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Further information
Contact Details
Contact
Pia Dobson, Broome Regional Office
Telephone
08 9193 8600
Email
indianoceanterritories@fish.wa.gov.au
Website
www.fish.wa.gov.au
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