Marine protected areas are probably the most prevailing instruments available to reduce the over-exploitation of marine resources. However, economic incentives and a lack of acceptance of regulations of fishers can lead to illegal fishing activities, causing further over-exploitation with negative...
Author(s)
Zimmerhackel, J. S.; Pannell, D. J.; Meekan, M.; Kragt, M. E.; Rogers, A.
Publisher
University of Western Australia Press, Nedlands, Australia
Citation
Working Paper, School of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Western Australia, 2016, No.1610, pp 11 pp.
Results are presented from a study on the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) in southern Australian waters. The study identified the migration paths of shortfin makos using satellite tagging, and assessed their residency in the Victorian recreational and game fishery. The study provided further...
Author(s)
Rogers, P. J.; Bailleul, F.
Publisher
South Australian Research and Development Institute, Adelaide, Australia
Citation
SARDI Research Report Series - South Australian Research and Development Institute, 2015, No.872, pp vi + 60 pp.
Aerial surveys are a recognised technique to identify the presence and abundance of marine animals. However, the capability of aerial observers to reliably sight coastal sharks has not been assessed, nor have differences in sighting rates between aircraft types been examined. In this study we...
Author(s)
Robbins, W. D.; Peddemors, V. M.; Kennelly, S. J.
Publisher
NSW Department of Primary Industries, Cronulla, Australia
Citation
Fisheries Final Report Series - NSW Department of Primary Industries, 2012, No.132, pp 38 pp.
This study investigated the fine-scale movement patterns of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) to assess the effects of the cage-diving industry at the Neptune Islands, South Australia. The behaviour and swimming patterns of white sharks during berleying and non-berleying periods were compared,...
Author(s)
Huveneers, C.; Rogers, P. J.; Beckmann, C.; Semmens, J.; Bruce, B.; Seuront, L.
Publisher
South Australian Research and Development Institute, Adelaide, Australia
Citation
SARDI Research Report Series - South Australian Research and Development Institute, 2012, No.657, pp 48 pp.
This report is a synthesis of the data collected through the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries' Gamefish Tournament Monitoring Program (GTMP) from the 1993-94 season to the 2004-05 season. It reveals trends in the indices of angling success (and hence potential indices of abundance)...
Publisher
NSW Department of Primary Industries, Cronulla, Australia
Citation
NSW Department of Primary Industries - Fisheries Final Report Series, 2007, No.94, pp 142 pp.
This report covers the wild harvest fisheries, the aquaculture industry, and the recreational and indigenous fishing sectors of Northern Territory, Australia. An overview is presented of stock assessment, current research, and management/governance in each fishery. This year's report has been...
Author(s)
Coleman, A. P. M.
Publisher
Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, Northern Territory of Australia, Katherine, Australia
Citation
Fishery Report - Department of Business, Industry & Resource Development, Northern Territory Government, 2003, No.69, pp 142 pp.