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New restrictions for Crayfish season 08-09
Written by Mick   
Friday, 31 October 2008 02:54
Liberal's Fisheries Minister Norman Moore today unveiled new restrictions to apply to the up and coming crayfish season 16 days before opening. Major changes included that of reduced bag limits from 8 now to 6 per license holder and a reduced boat limit from 16 to 12. Next years season 2009-2010 will also start 10 days later on the 25th to coincide with the commercial start date.
To read the full media statement click here  http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/media/index.php?0000&mr=589
Last Updated on Friday, 31 October 2008 03:24
 
Update
Written by Mick   
Monday, 27 October 2008 06:11

G’day Divers,

Well after a change of government and a number of weeks in another round of consultations with industry stakeholders, the new liberal Minister for Fisheries Mr Norman Moore has made some wholesale changes to the previous harsh recommendations put forward by Mr John Ford. Most noticeable and most welcome was that of the proposal “6A A daily bag limit of one Category 1 fish will apply to spearfishing on compressed air in the West Coast Bioregion” was scrapped for the interim period until further research and data is available, which puts divers back on par with other recreational fishers which we are considered to be. Other changes included shelving the close seasoned bans, relaxed boat limits and more which can be found on the WA Fisheries website Here. WADivers believes this is much more manageable and more appropriate legislation to keeping the sustainability that we are all wishing to ensure and see in ALL of our fish stocks.

Again we would like to thank the dive business’s that supported us
Last Updated on Sunday, 02 November 2008 04:45
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Proposed ban on CAASF
Written by Drew   
Tuesday, 15 April 2008 18:27

.Hey All,

I'm sure you've already heard about the Minister for Fisheries latest proposal - to ban Compressed Air Assisted Spear Fishing  (CAASF) - among other things. While WADivers supports changes to fisheries management in order to ensure our fish stocks are available for following generations, we believe that the banning of CAASF is not going to assist in sustainable fisheries

Our proposal, written by Shane Watts (Sharkcaver) can be viewed here

We'd like to acknowledge the support of the following businesses in helping us with our submission and petition. Please support them as they have supported us.

Australasian Diving Academy    381 Canning Hwy, Melville.        9319 8600 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Bell Scuba    U34/43 Rockingham Beach Road, Rockingham.        9527 9028 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coastal Water Dive    U3/87 Albert Road, Bunbury.        9721 7786 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dive Shed    21a Queen St, Busselton.        9754 1615 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hookah Dive    U7/16 Dellamarta Road, Wangara.        9309 3038 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Jurien Charters    3 Dorcas Drive, Jurien Bay.        9652 1109 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mindarie Diving Academy    U6/71 Winton Road, Joondalup        9301 0050 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please have a read and comment in the forums.

- Drew

 
Last Updated on Sunday, 02 November 2008 04:35
 
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