Reducing bycatch in commercial fisheries

Adult eel commercial fishing gearIn Queensland, commercial capture/harvest of adult eels is only permitted using baited eel traps or round traps. These are usually set on the bottom of an impoundment and baited with pilchards or mullet.Specifications for fishing gear are defined in the Fisheries Regulation 2008:The maximum size of an eel trap is 2.0m x 0.6m x 0.6m when set.The maximum size of a round trap is 1m (diameter) x 0.6m (high) when set.The traps frame must be made of a rigid material an

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.Commercial line fishers generally target a diverse range of fin fish species, and use gear such as bottom handlines and trolling gear.Target speciesIn the commercial fishery, 3 species dominate the total catch:coral trout, at about 35% of total line catchSpanish mackerel, at about 20%red throat emperor, at about 15%.The other

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.As a commercial net fisher you need to be aware of the relevant legislation and regulations. Management arrangements for Queenslands commercial net fisheries are found in the Fisheries Regulation 2008 and include:area closuresclosures during spawning seasondugong protection areas, which are closed to net fishing or restrict th

If you’re wondering, “are goldfish aggressive?” then you’ve come to the right article. Not only are you going to find out whether goldfish are aggressive or not, but you’ll also learn what causes aggression, how you can prevent aggression, how to know if a fish is a victim of aggression, and much more.So keep reading to find out everything you want to know about aggression in goldfish!Are Goldfish Aggressive?So to answer the question: Goldfish are generally peaceful fish. When aggression does oc