Latest Fisheries Management News

Northern Territory Trepang fishery achieves international independent sustainability certification
14 foreign fishers face court for fishing illegal in Australian waters
Australian – Indonesia VMS Pilot Program Coordination Meeting
Charting Sustainable Future For Indonesia’s Lakes
Study gives fresh impetus to reduce seabird bycatch in Southern Hemisphere fisheries
No trout about it: Freshwater fishing in SA just got better
ABF maintains pressure as third foreign fishing vessel intercepted off WA
New Fisheries Patrol Vessel For North Queensland
No hiding offshore: ABF intercepts two foreign fishing vessels in northern waters
Public Call for Research Proposals for AFMA Funding in 2027/28
Centenarian Sea Cucumbers At Risk Of Over-fishing
New Measures To Help Rebuild NSW Redfish Stocks
NSW government to double length of aquaculture leases – driving regional growth
Jig Is Up For Husband-and-wife Squid Poaching Couple
Three New Dams Join Queensland’s Fish Stocking Scheme
Six foreign fishers found guilty of illegal fishing in Australian waters
Grey Mackerel stock confirmed sustainable in latest NT Fisheries assessment
New Adriatic Sea fisheries unit inaugurated in Split to strengthen science-based fisheries management
Torres Strait Community Comes Together For Boat Safety
A suite of wins for NSW’s one million recreational fishers
Bipartisan fisheries management law would expand eDNA use
103rd AFMA Commission Meeting – Chair’s Summary
102nd AFMA Commission Meeting – Chair’s Summary
No Fishing For Blue Swimmer Crabs During Spawning
Operation BROADSTAFF continues with Torres Strait seizure
DPIRD Ready For Visitors At Newdegate Field Days
Why hundreds of scientists want more protection for Australia’s oceans
National Science Week: New online tool to support sustainable fisheries management
Seafood sector welcomes proposal to remove legislative duplication on fisheries management
Minns Government to introduce new laws to better protect our state’s fisheries, seafood and marine habitat
Acknowledging Heritage Protection Action
With contentious fisheries reforms on hold, should NZ rethink bottom trawling?
World Heritage Committee keeps Great Barrier Reef in its sights
Australia welcomes UNESCO’s recognition of strong Great Barrier Reef protection
Updated National Guidelines to strengthen sustainable fisheries management across Australia
Knowledge brokers help shape food futures in a changing Pacific
Regional Partnerships Strengthening Fisheries
University launches worldwide search for nature-focused researchers
WMO report highlights growing need to understand climate impacts on New Zealand’s fisheries
AFMA remove 49 tonnes of marine debris from Australia’s northern waters
Government scores another yellow card for Great Barrier Reef – that’s five in a row from World Heritage referee UNESCO
Government backs new mussel spat nursery
Latest sustainability round demonstrates fisheries management science in action
Nineteen Foreign Fishers Convicted In Australian Waters
Seafood New Zealand disappointed by decision to halt Fisheries Amendment Bill
Climate change is causing fish to move to cooler water. But what if their escape route is blocked?
Three vessels apprehended, twenty foreign fishers found guilty of illegally fishing in Australian waters
Australia and PNG authorities target illegal activity along shared border