Southern bluefin tuna (SBT) is a highly migratory species and is widely distributed throughout waters of the southern oceans, including the Australian fishing zone. The key areas where SBT is caught are the Great Australian Bight and waters off south eastern Australia.
At a glance
Facts and figures about the Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery including principal
species, number of Statutory Fishing Rights holders, fishing methods used and
current issues
Determinations Under the SBT Management Plan 1995, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority must calculate the interim live weight value and the actual live weight value of each Statutory Fishing Right
Consultation (SBTMAC)
Agendas, papers and minutes from the Southern Bluefin Tuna Management Advisory
Committee (SBTMAC)
Publications
List of current Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery plans and reports
Contacts Ms Selina Stoute
Manager
Small Pelagic Fishery (SPF)
Telephone: (02) 6225 5304
Fax: (02) 6225 5439
email:
