Great Australian Bight Trawl Fishery co-management trial

From 2009 to 2011, a co-management trial was undertaken with the Great Australian Bight Fishing Industry Association (GABIA).

The trial focused on increasing industry’s role in fisheries management tasks.

Elements of the trial included:

  • GABIA making recommendations directly to AFMA concerning operational and commercial matters in the fishery, such as total allowable catch, stock assessments and future research direction
  • enhancing fishery data collection
  • development of a boat operating procedures manual

The trial has now been completed however GABIA continues to work with AFMA under a co-management arrangement for their fishery.  A final report detailing the outcomes of the trial will be released in early 2013.

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Great Australian Bight Trawl Fishery boat operating procedures manual PDF, 10MB