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Western Deepwater Trawl Fishery
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
Map
Map of the Western Deepwater Trawl Fishery
Notices and announcements
Notices and announcements for the Western Deepwater Trawl Fishery
Fisheries management
Details on management arrangements for the Western Deepwater Trawl Fishery
Publications
List of current publications for the Western Deepwater Trawl Fishery
Contacts
Fiona Hill
Manager
Northern Prawn, Torres Strait Prawn and Western Deepwater Trawl fisheries
Telephone: (02) 6225 5371
Email: fiona.hill@afma.gov.au
Hot Topics
- Zone D gillnet closure to further protect Australian Sea Lions
- Continuation of Measures to Protect Dolphins in the Gillnet Sector of the SESSF
- Levies still due while disallowance motion considered
- Re-assessment of export approval for the Western Trawl Fisheries
- Comment invited on draft Torres Strait Finfish Fishery Strategic Assessment
- Submissions received on the draft Northern Prawn Fishery Management Plan 2012
Latest News
- Keep your VMS switched on
- Rebuilding plan for Southern Bluefin Tuna
- Seabird management plans
- Changes in the Gillnet, Hook and Trap Sector of the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery to Protect Dolphins
- Expect to be inspected
- AFMA and Anindilyakwa Sea Rangers
- Domestic Compliance and Enforcement Program
- Draft Shark Plan 2
- Changes in the Gillnet, Hook and Trap Sector of the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery
- Longlining TAC set for Macquarie Island Toothfish Fishery
