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Trochus fishery

From 1 September 2021, there are new rules and reporting requirements for Queensland commercial fisheries.

Find fact sheets on the new rules and reporting requirements.

The fishery area consists of all tidal waters south of latitude 10°41'S, and east of longitude 142°31'49"E.

In practice, fishing rarely occurs south of Gladstone. Mackay is the main port for the fishery.

The fishery is designated by the fishery symbol J1.

Target species

The commercial trochus fishery is based on the collection of 1 species of trochus - Trochus niloticus.

Fishing gear

Harvesting of trochus occurs by hand with the aid of handheld non-mechanical implements, such as levers with a chisel point.

Commercial collectors use underwater breathing apparatus to give extended time under water and increased mobility for harvesting.

Other management arrangements

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