The Tasmanian Government’s $1.2 million flathead restocking program has officially begun, with broodstock now delivered to the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Science (IMAS).
Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Gavin Pearce, said this is an important milestone in getting the fishery back to a sustainable footing.
“Earlier this year, we made a tough but necessary decision to ensure our future generations are able to enjoy sand flathead,” Minister Pearce said.
“Implementing a temporary closure of the South East Sand Flathead Zone was not a decision made lightly, but it provides the best chance for this $1.2 million restocking program to get sand flathead back to manageable levels.
“This program, paired with the zone closure, will accelerate the rebuilding of the fishery.
“We want to see our future generations fishing for Sand Flathead, and that’s why we have acted.
“We’re building an even better Tasmania, ensuring our fisheries are sustainable, well-managed, and looked after for the future.”
IMAS conducted extensive scoping and feasibility work prior to the program commencing.
