Fisheries Management

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Fisheries Management

Fisheries management sets out the rules for sustainable fishing. These rules can apply to specific species, whole fisheries, fish stocks and ecosystems. Fisheries management is a process of decision-making, allocation of resources and formulation and implementation of regulations or rules. These rules govern fisheries activities to ensure the continued productivity of the resources and the accomplishment of other fisheries objectives.

The tools used to manage fisheries generally include the following three components:

  • Science and research that informs fisheries management.
  • Regulations and other management arrangements that set-out fisheries rules.
  • Enforcement and monitoring to enusure the rules are followed.

Fisheries management is undertaken by government agencies but relies on the input of stakeholders such as fishers and environmental NGOs as well as external scientists.

 

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South Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regions Fisheries Management
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Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Sustainable Fisheries
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Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Commercial fishing management
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AFMA Fisheries Management

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