Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery (BSCZSF)

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The management of scallops in the Bass Strait is divided into three zones, of which the Commonwealth manages the Central Zone. The remaining zones, which are located generally 20 nautical miles off the coasts of Victoria and Tasmania, are managed by those States respectively under Offshore Constitutional Settlement agreements.

BSCZSF at a glance
Facts and figures about our fishery including principal species, number of permits, fishing techniques used and management methods

BSCZSF map
Map of the Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery

BSCZSF notices and announcements
Notices and announcements for the Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery

BSCZSF management
Details on how the fishery is managed as well as information on ScallopMAC and ScallopRAG

BSCZSF publications
This page provides links to current plans and documents

Contact
Steve Shanks
Manager
Scallop, Norfolk Island, Coral Sea and Small Pelagic Fisheries
Telephone: (02) 6225 5388
Email: steve.shanks@afma.gov.au