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Shark Bay Scallop Sustainability

Australian Ocean Data Network
Gaughan, Daniel (Point of contact) Luke Edwards (Distributes) Newman, Stephen (Point of contact) WA DoF Manager (Point of contact) Wells, Fred, Dr (Point of contact)
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The Shark Bay Scallop Managed Fishery is Western Australia's most valuable scallop fishery, based on the take of southern saucer scallop. Management of the fishery is complicated by two fishing fleets (prawns and scallops) having access to the scallop stocks. 14 vessels are licensed to fish for scallops only and the 27 vessels in the Shark Bay Prawn fleet can also retain scallops. Total landings for the 2003 season were 155 tonnes. Catch in this fishery varies widely depending on the strength of recruitment. An annual research survey is carried out, which together with existing detailed biological knowledge, enable an annual catch forecast to be provided. This survey also enables the start date of the fishery to be determined and allows management of the spawning stock. This project will: * provide an overview annual report on the status of the shark Bay Scallop Managed Fishery; * provide management advice as to the long-term sustainability of the Shark Bay Scallop Managed Fishery; * direct research to maintain Shark Bay scallop resources at ecologically sustainable levels and to maximise economic and social benefits derived from this resource; and * provide scientific advice to the managers and industry on an ongoing basis. Time: Ongoing.

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Statement: Original record compiled for the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI), Project 3.8, 2008. Originally sourced from WA Fisheries website (May, 2008). Spatial extent assumed to be whole of WA.

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Modified: 06 2008

Data time period: 2002

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