The Western Deepwater Trawl Fishery is located in deep water off Western Australia, from the 200m isobath to the edge of the Australian Fishing Zone. Principally a finfish trawl Fishery, species diversity is considerable. Commercial species are taken on the upper (200-700m) and mid-continental slope, but generally not in large quantities.
At a glance
Facts and figures about the Western Deepwater Trawl Fishery including principal species, number of fishing permits and fishing methods used
Consultation
As of 1 July 2009 WestMAC was disbanded and replaced by a small consultative panel that will focus on the key strategic issues facing the north-west trawl fisheries.
Publications
List of current publications for the Western Deepwater Trawl Fishery
Contacts Steve Auld
Manager
Western Deepwater Trawl (WDT)
Telephone: (02) 6225 5306
Fax: (02) 6225 5441
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